Looking for a mouth-watering dessert recipe that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these scrumptious Lemon Bars! With a buttery shortbread crust and tangy lemon filling, these bars are sure to please any sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the 2 cups of flour until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- While the shortbread crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Once the shortbread crust is done baking, pour the lemon filling over the crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool the bars to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Dust the bars with powdered sugar before serving.
These Lemon Bars are the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, and are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them. Whether you're making them for a party, a potluck, or just as a special treat for yourself, this recipe is easy to follow and will definitely impress your guests. So why not give it a try today?
