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Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

kelsey
This lemon bar recipe has the perfect ratio of buttery shortbread to tangy lemon filling. Best of all, they're super easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 16 bars

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust

  • ½ c salted butter room temperature
  • 1 c flour
  • ¼ c powdered sugar

Filling

  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c sugar
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x9" glass baking dish.
  • Combine the butter, flour and powdered sugar; press into the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and make the filling.
  • For the lemon filling, combine the lemon juice, eggs, sugar, flour and baking powder. Whisk until well-combined.
  • Pour the filling over the crust and bake an additional 18-22 minutes.
  • Let cool completely; refrigerate until time to serve.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Keyword Lemon Bars
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