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Lemon Bars

Deliciously Easy Lemon Bars Recipe You Can Make in 40 Minutes

This Lemon Bars recipe combines a buttery crust with a tangy lemon filling for the perfect dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, softened butter, and salt to form a crust.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/4 cup of flour, and baking powder.
  5. Pour the lemon mixture over the crust.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until set.
  7. Allow to cool before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding poppy seeds or using lime juice for a different flavor. Storing in an airtight container in the fridge keeps them fresh for up to a week.

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