Description
Tangy lemon bars with a buttery crumb topping and base.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan for the crust. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar and the eggs until well combined.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a finer crumb, you can pulse the crust ingredients in a food processor.
- Ensure your lemon juice is fresh for the best flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon bars, crumb bars, lemon dessert, sweet bars, easy baking