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Classic Lemon Bars

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a silky, tangy lemon filling and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour for the filling
  • ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor or pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • Citrus zester and juicer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Step 2: Mix the crust ingredients until crumbly and press into the pan.
  3. Step 3: Bake the crust for 18 to 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Whisk the filling ingredients until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour over the hot crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes until set.
  6. Tip: Do not overbake.
  7. Step 6: Cool, chill, cut, and dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Tip: Dust just before serving.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per bar.
Chill thoroughly for the cleanest slices.