Description
Delightfully tangy and sweet, these homemade lemon bars are perfect for any occasion, bringing a taste of summer to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in another bowl until well combined.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Allow the lemon bars to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.
Notes
For an enhanced lemon flavor, consider increasing the lemon juice or zest to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, homemade, sweet, tangy
