Classic Lemon Bars
 
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Mouth-watering shortbread crust, topped with a tart and creamy layer of lemony goodness and a dusting of powdered sugar brings them to perfection. You're going to love these Classic Lemon Bars!
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Recipe type: Dessert/Summer/Lemon
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • CRUST:
  • 2¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the crust: flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Mix well with a fork until completely combined.
  4. Spread mixture into the prepared 9x13 baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  5. Next, while the crust is cooking, whisk together the filling ingredients.
  6. In a medium-sized mixing bowl add the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and completely combined.
  7. When the crust is finished baking for 20 minutes, carefully remove from the oven and pour the lemon mixture on top. Return to the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly browning and the center is set. It should be softly firm and not jiggly.
  8. Remove and let the bars cool completely. Once they are cooled, sprinkle them with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and enjoy.
  9. Keep the finished bars refrigerated.
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/classic-lemon-bars/