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Lemony Lemon Bars
These lemony lemon bars are easy to make. They're sweet with a tangy bite to them. There's a shortbread crust and a soft, lemon top. Finish the bars with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Cook Time
55
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
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Servings:
12
bars
Author:
Miranda Couse
Ingredients
Crust
1
cup
butter
room temperature
½
cup
granulated sugar
2
cups
all-purpose flour
¼
tsp.
salt
Filling
1 ¾
cup
granulated sugar
¾
cup
all-purpose flour
zest of 3 large lemons
¾
cup
lemon juice
3 large lemons
4
eggs
room temperature
Instructions
Crust
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 11x7 pan with tin foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter and sugar. Beat on medium until creamy.
Add in the flour and salt and continue beating until incorporated. If it doesn't come together, use your hands and press it together.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Place into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and work on the filling.
Filling
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, and lemon zest.
Add in the lemon juice and eggs and whisk until thoroughly incorporated.
Pour the filling on top of the baked crust and place into the preheated oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until the filling is set.
Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for 2 - 3 hours to set. Cut and serve!
Nutrition
Calories:
409
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
60
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Cholesterol:
95
mg
|
Sodium:
196
mg
|
Potassium:
71
mg
|
Sugar:
37
g
|
Vitamin A:
550
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.9
mg
|
Calcium:
18
mg
|
Iron:
1.6
mg