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Easy Lemon Bars

Makes one 9×9 inch pan
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: lemon bars
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

Crust

  • ½ cup 8 tablespoons or 4 ounces cold butter cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup 4 1/2 ounces Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup 1 ounce confectioners’ sugar
  • lemon zest from one medium size lemon you’ll use the lemon juice for the topping

Topping

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 7 ounces granulated sugar
  • Juice from one medium size lemon
  • 2 tablespoons 1/2 ounce Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • a pinch of salt
  • confectioners’ sugar optional; for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.

To make the crust

  • Stir together the flour and confectioners’ sugar in a medium size bowl.
  • Using a stand mixer (or hand held mixer), beat together the butter cubes and the flour and confectioners’ sugar mixture until well combined (but do not overmix to ensure a tender crust)
  • Press the mixture into an ungreased 9-inch square pan. The crust will be very thin, but make sure to spread it all the way to the edges. (You could also press the crust into an 8-inch square pan to have a slightly thicker crust. I will probably do that next time I make this recipe.)
  • Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it’s light brown.

To make the topping

  • Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, flour, and a pinch of salt.
  • When the crust has finished baking and still hot, pour the topping over it.
  • Return the pan to the oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the lemon topping appears set (or nearly so). Check the make sure the edges don’t burn.
  • Remove the bars from the oven, and cool them on a rack. When cool, sprinkle the top of the bars with confectioners’ sugar and serve.
  • Note: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Do not sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar on the bars if you won’t be eating them immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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