Ingredients
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2 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 cups Granulated sugar
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
4 Large eggs
2/3 cup Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Lemon zest
As needed Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and blind bake for 18-20 minutes
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour until combined
- Add 4 eggs, 2/3 cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest, whisking until smooth
- Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set
- Cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Allow the bars to cool completely for clean cutting.
Chill overnight for improved flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free Option Available, Dairy Free Option Available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg