Yield: 20 squares

The Best Lemon Bars

The Best Lemon Bars

These bars are the best lemon bars.

Made with only 7 ingredients. Rich, luscious and perfect for baby shower, office celebration, Sunday brunch, party or an ideal dessert for your family.

Any time, any place this recipe is for YOU

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • Lemon Bar Crust
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 cup flour, sifted
  • 1 cup butter, melted and unsalted
  • Lemon Filling
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 1/8 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 F.

    Line 9 x 13 baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with baking spray. Set aside.

    MAKING CRUST

    In a medium bowl, stir together flour and icing sugar. Add melted butter and mix until all ingredients are blended.

    Press into to bottom of 9 by 13 baking pan using your fingers.

    Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes.

    While the lemon crust is being baked, prepare the filling.

    In a medium size bowl sift sugar, baking powder and flour. Set aside.

    Beat 4 eggs until light using your favorite mixer.

    Then add sugar mixture to the eggs.

    Stir in using the spatula.

    After that add fresh lemon juice and stir until incorporated.

    Pour the mixture over baked crust and return to the oven.

    Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until set.

    Cool.

    Decorate with icing sugar.

    STORAGE

    Store in the fridge for about 5 days.

    Freezing: You can freeze lemon bars for 3 months.

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