Description
Tangy and sweet lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.