Before I ran across this recipe I was never a Lemon Bars fan. Now, with this recipe, I’m a lemon bar freak! These are so very easy to make and they have an incredibly creamy, luscious taste.
I took a batch to work and I think I’ve made many more lemon bar fans.
Don’t eliminate the lemon zest from these — it totally makes the bars POP!
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Lemon Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter chilled
Topping
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- For the crust, mix together the flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
- Pat into the bottom and 1/4-inch up sides of a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile prepare the topping. Beat eggs slightly.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Add to the eggs and beat well. Add the lemon juice, peel, baking powder, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Pour over the baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes longer, or until just set.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut into bars.
Enjoy these Lemon Bars!
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Photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)