Lemon Bars

Name: Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.25 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 0.33333334326744 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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Lemon bars on a shortbread base.

Submitted by Sallie

Updated on February 8, 2023

close up view of a stack of Lemon Bars next to a lemon, on a black plate

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 squares

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1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Melt butter and stir into flour mixture. Press evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While crust bakes, make topping: Mix 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Pour over crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners' sugar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

133	Calories
4g	Fat
24g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 133
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 23mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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