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The Best Lemon Bars

The Best Lemon Bars

Cost $8, save $15

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  • 35 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧈 1 cup butter, softened
    • 🍚 ½ cup white sugar

  • Filling

    • 🍚 1 ½ cups white sugar
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 🥚 4 eggs
    • 🍋 2 lemons, juiced

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3

To make the crust: Blend 2 cups flour, softened butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl until well combined.

4

Press crust into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

5

Bake crust in the preheated oven until firm and golden, about 15 minutes.

6

Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour in a medium bowl. Whisk in eggs, then lemon juice until smooth.

7

Pour filling over the baked crust.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

9

Set the pan aside to cool completely; the bars will firm up as they cool.

10

When cooled, cut bars into uniform squares.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

175

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 26
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best tart flavor.Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleanup.Chill the bars in the refrigerator for a firmer texture before cutting.Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent bubbles from forming.