Classic Lemon Bars is a practical, flavorful desserts recipe made with familiar ingredients and simple steps.
Prep 20 min • Bake 42 min • Makes 16
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Bakes the shortbread crust evenly and makes lifting out the bars easy.
Gets 2/3 cup of fresh lemon juice plus zest for a bright, tangy filling.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups flour, divided
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix butter, 2 cups flour, and powdered sugar; press into pan.
- Bake crust 18 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and 1/4 cup flour; pour over crust.
- Bake 20 to 24 minutes, cool fully, dust, and slice.
Tips for the best results
Chill before slicing for clean, neat squares.
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Dusts an even, snowy layer of powdered sugar over the bars.
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