Lemon Bars
Ingredients
For the crust
- ⅓ cup butter slightly softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup flour
For the filling
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp lemon zest or more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1 medium lemon
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
Make the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the granulated sugar to the butter and continue to beat until combined completely. Add the 2 tablespoons of flour and mix until everything resembles course crumbs (sort of the consistency of bread crumbs).
- Press the crumb mixture into an ungreased square pan (8x8x2). Bake at 350° for about 15-20 minutes until set and light golden brown
Make the filling
- While the crust is baking. Mix all of the filling ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined (about 2 minutes).
Assemble
- Once the crust is done baking, remove it from the oven and carefully pour the filling over it. Return to the oven for another 20 minutes. When done, the edges will be light brown and the center will be set.
- Let cool completely then cut into 16 bars. Sift powdered sugar over the top if desired.