The Best Clasic Lemon Bars
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The Best Clasic Lemon Bars
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These classic lemon bars are at the same time sweet and tart and have the most delicious, tender crust with a lightly crisp top that sandwiches the custardy center.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour , divided
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold butter , (2 sticks)
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice* , (I love Meyer lemons)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Cream the powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat on medium speed until it looks like cornmeal. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Beat the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl either by hand or with an electric mixer. Sift the reserved ½ cup flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix well.
- Pour over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for another 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and the center is set. Check for doneness at 20 minutes, and add on more time as needed.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar when completely cool, cut and serve.
Notes
- I like using Meyer lemons in this recipe when I can find them. If you can’t find Meyer lemons but want to try the flavor, use half regular lemon juice and half orange juice to sweeten.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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