Simple Lemon Bars Recipe

This simple lemon bars recipe is a sweet treat for parties, holidays, and family gatherings! From my cookbook! Checkout my other cookbooks here.

Simple Lemon Bars

Recipe from Budget Friendly Work Party Recipes: Sweet & Savory Appetizers for Work, Holidays, Game Days, & Family Gatherings

Prep: 15 min  Cook: 40 min  Yield: 16

Ingredients

For the Crust

10 Tbs butter, room temperature

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup powdered sugar, plus 2 Tbs, divided

¼ tsp salt

For the Filling

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

3 Tbs all-purpose flour

1 Tbs lemon zest

½ tsp baking powder

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350° Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and set aside.
• Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, add the flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the flour until crumbly. Press the butter mixture into the bottom of the baking pan to make the crust.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes until top is light golden brown. Remove and set aside. Do not turn the oven off.
• Make the Filling: In another mixing bowl, add filling ingredients: lemon juice, eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and baking powder. Whisk together until combined well.
• Pour filling over the crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, until filling is set.
• Remove and set aside to cool completely.
• Dust with remaining powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

 

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