Description
A tangy and sweet dessert made with fresh lemons.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder to the egg mixture.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Cut into squares for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, sweet, tangy