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Delicious Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust topped with powdered sugar.

Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

A delightful dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar For the crust
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened
For the lemon filling
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 large Lemons Juice and zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust by mixing flour, powdered sugar, salt, and softened butter until it resembles a soft dough. Press it firmly into the pan.
Baking the crust
  1. Bake the crust until lightly golden around the edges, about 18 to 22 minutes.
Preparing the filling
  1. Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Pour it onto the warm crust.
Final baking
  1. Bake again until the center is set. Allow to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For clean slices, chill the bars before cutting. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.