Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar, then cut in butter until crumbly.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra zing, add more lemon zest to the filling.
- These bars are great served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg