Description
Delightfully zesty and sweet lemon bars that are simple to make, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor, and let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, easy recipes