The Very Best Lemon Bars
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The Very Best Lemon Bars
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Lemon Bars are a tart,yummy dessert with a tangy lemon layer, cookie crust and dusting of powdered sugar. A real summer treat!
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Ingredients
CRUST:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
LEMON FILLING:
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
FOR THE CRUST:
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together with pastry blender until crumbly.
- Press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan lined with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until slightly brown.
FOR THE LEMON FILLING:
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients.
- Pour over pre-baked hot crust.
- Bake 20 minutes at 350℉. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Allow bars to cool before cutting and serving.
Notes
- This recipe provides the perfect ratio of buttery crust to bright, lemony filling. Make sure to press the crust down firmly so it doesn’t overpower the lemon flavor.
- Use very cold margarine or butter when making the crust, then use a pastry cutter or fork to blend it in with the flour. Cold butter makes light layers of crust which tastes airy and just the perfect amount of crisp yet tender.
- Bake lemon bars in a glass pan, as metal pans can give the bar cookies a slightly metallic taste.
- Use a good quality cooking spray or even parchment paper to line the bottom of the glass baking pan. They’ll come out easily without breaking. Part of a good lemon bar is the presentation, after all.
- These bars can be served warm or cold. I love them after they’ve refrigerated for a few hours, which allows them to set up beautifully and let the flavors settle all together.
- Try to use fresh lemons for this recipe. Not only will you be able to grate some fresh lemon zest from the rind, but fresh lemon juice tastes so much better and brighter than the bottled stuff.
- To get the maximum juice out of your lemons, either roll them on the counter with your hand for a few seconds, or microwave them for about ten seconds. You’ll be amazed how juicy those lemons can be!
- Don’t forget a generous dusting of powdered sugar on top. The sugar kind of melts into the lemon filling, making a golden, sweet crust on top that complements the tangy lemon. These are so delicious!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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