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Lemon Bars Recipe

Delicious and tangy lemon bars with a buttery crust.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, 2 cups of flour, and powdered sugar. Press into the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Bake crust for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, ¼ cup flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pour over baked crust.
  5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Lemon Bars
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