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Lemon Bars

Everyone loves a good lemon bars recipe. What if we told you that you could make the most delicious, refreshing lemon bars with just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps?
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 stick butter softened
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Filling

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or more until you reach the right consistency

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Beat butter, powdered sugar, flour, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • Spread mixture in the bottom of a 13×9 inch pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk beat eggs in a large bowl for 4 minutes.
  • Add in sugar, flour, baking powder and combine well.
  • Mix in lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Pour over warm crust and return to the oven.
  • Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Make glaze by combining powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth spreadable glaze.
  • Glaze cool bars and serve.

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Notes

Making your own lemon bars is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without spending a fortune. With the right ingredients, instructions, and tips, you can make delicious and refreshing lemon bars at home. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to make the perfect lemon bar recipe every time!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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