LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS

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This make approx 2 dozen. This is better when you use fresh squeezed lemon juice. Your patience will be rewarded.

Provided by Teresa Terrell

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 c all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 c cold butter, cut into pieces
4 large eggs
2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
1/3 c fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp baking powder
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.
  • 2. Stir together 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degree for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 4. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth; whisk in granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir together baking powder and remaining 1/4 cup flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour mixture over hot baked crust.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degree for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Lift from pan, using foil sides as handles. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Remove foil, and cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Rafael
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I was a bit disappointed with these lemon bars. The crust was a little too crumbly and the filling was too tart for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if the filling had been a little sweeter.


Abdulmuhsin Mohammed
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're light, refreshing, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're also easy to make. I've made them several times already and they're always a hit.


Prince Molubah
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Yum! I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon desserts.


CRAZY BOYZ
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These lemon bars were absolutely delightful! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling was perfectly tart and sweet. I loved the burst of lemon flavor in every bite. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will defin


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