Lemon Bars
These lemon bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crust and creamy tangy lemon filling, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the flour and powdered sugar, then cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a 9×9 inch pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
- Cool in the pan and dust with powdered sugar before slicing into bars.
Notes
For an added flavor twist, consider using lime instead of lemon or adding a hint of lavender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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