Description
A tangy, sweet dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup softened butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup flour in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm.
- Cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into 16 bars and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg