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Classic Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that everyone loves. And if you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe, look no further than our lemon bars recipe. In this post, we'll outline the ingredients and steps necessary to make these delicious bars. We even provide a step-by-step tutorial that will guide you through the entire process. So whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, our lemon bars recipe is sure to please. Bon appetit!
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

For the filling:

  • 6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest from 4-6 lemons
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light with an electric mixer.

Butter & Sugar…my favorite combination!

  • Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed.
  • Gather dough into a ball on a well floured surface.

Make sure to make the ridge on the crust so that the lemon filling bakes in the mold just right.

  • Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a ½-inch edge on all sides.
  • Chill.
  • After the crust has chilled for at least 30 minutes, bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned.
  • Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Leave the oven on.
  • For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour.
  • Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • When the filling is set, cut into triangles or squares and dust with confectioners sugar.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 59IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bars, lemon
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