Description
A comforting and refreshing dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a smooth, tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a medium-sized bowl.
- Cut in the softened butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Whisk together granulated sugar and eggs in another bowl until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt; stir until blended.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until filling is set.
- Cool to room temperature, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
For better flavor, use fresh lemon juice and unsalted butter. Chill before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, summer treat, easy recipe, family dessert