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Brownies & Bars

Easy Homemade Lemon Bars

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Lemon-lovers rejoice! The best lemon bar recipe is finally here. It's a homemade dessert that's easy to make and sure to impress. It has just the right amount of sweet and tart lemon filling and delicious buttery crust.

Prep:
30 min
Total Time:
2 hr
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
24 bars

Ingredients

  • Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar) plus additional for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

  • Lemon Layer

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup lemon juice (from about 8 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 2 lemons)

Instructions

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Notes

  • To Store: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • To Freeze: Wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months.

How To

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