Classic Lemon Bars

  Desserts

These bars are simple enough for no-fuss dinners yet elegant enough for special celebrations. Regardless of when you serve them, I’m sure they’ll be a hit at your home.

Classic Lemon Bars

Average Rating: 4.105263

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 9 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; gradually beat in flour until blended.
  • 2. Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 3. For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
  • 4. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 250 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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