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1) Easy Lemon Bars with a Buttery Shortbread Crust

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
  2. Mix 1 cup flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Press the dough into the pan.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Pour the filling over the warm crust.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center sets.
  7. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into bars.