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Classic Lemon Bars

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A bright and tangy lemon bar recipe with a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 4 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, softened butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  5. While the crust cools, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup sugar until well combined.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder until smooth.
  7. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  8. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For a bolder lemon flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • Ensure the filling is completely set before removing from the oven.
  • Allow bars to cool completely for clean cuts.

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