Lemon Bars
2 years ago

Lemon Bars

Delicious sweet-tart bars sprinkled with just a touch of powdered sugar. A classic spring and summer dessert!

Makes 36-48 bars
Preparation time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 eggs
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups flour and ½ cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or fork) to make fine crumbs.
  3. Press mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan, pressing ½ inch up the sides.
  4. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes, until just golden brown at edges.
  5. For filling, mix sugar, ¼ cup flour and baking powder; add lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs. Pour mixture over hot crust. Bake 20 additional minutes at 350 F. Cool completely.
  6. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.
Lemon Bars