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Close-up of a perfect lemon bar, dusted with powdered sugar, showcasing its bright yellow filling and shortbread crust.

Lemon Bars

These lemon bars have a bright citrus flavor and a tender shortbread crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For the Lemon Filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from about 2 lemons
For Dusting
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. To make the crust, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Beat in the flour until combined.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
  6. Whisk in the 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
  9. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Store lemon bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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