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Lemon Bar Peeps

Lemon Bar Peeps

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  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 🧈 1 cup butter, softened
    • 🍭 ½ cup white sugar
    • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • Filling

    • 🍭 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
    • 🍋 ⅔ cup lemon juice
    • 🌾 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🥚 4 large eggs
    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 🍫 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2

Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add 2 cups of flour and cornstarch; mix until dough forms. Press dough into lined baking dish.

3

Bake the crust in the oven until light golden brown (10-12 minutes).

4

In a bowl, beat 1 1/3 cups sugar, lemon juice, 2/3 cup flour, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth. Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust.

5

Bake the lemon filling until set, approximately 25-30 minutes.

6

Cool to room temperature. Use cookie cutters to cut into Peep shapes. Place 2 mini chocolate chips on each piece to make 'eyes.'

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

581

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 81
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 You can replace mini chocolate chips with edible markers to draw eyes for better precision.For a zesty kick, add more lemon zest to the filling.Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.