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Lemon Bars

Deliciously tangy and sweet lemon bars with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling over the baked crust.
  3. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  4. Allow to cool, then cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons for juice and zest.

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