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Classic Lemon Bars
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
38
minutes
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Total Time
53
minutes
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Servings:
16
Author:
Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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10
tablespoons
butter
,
room temperature
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1 1/4
cups
flour
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1/2
cup
+ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
For the Filling:
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3
large eggs
,
room temperature
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1
cup
granulated sugar
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3
tablespoons
flour
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1
tablespoon
lemon zest
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1/3
cup
lemon juice
,
about 2 lemons
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1/2
teaspoon
baking powder
Instructions
For the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x9 inch pan.
Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together. Cut the butter into the mix until crumbly and then press into the bottom of the pan.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Meanwhile, make the filling.
For the Filling:
Whisk all the filling ingredients together until combined.
Pour over the cooked crust and place back in the oven for 17-20 minutes until filling is set.
Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares.