Easy Lemon Bars

Easy Lemon Bars

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    PT15M
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • PT1H
  • Cook Time: 1 Hour
  • PT1H15M
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Novice
  • Serves: 16 bars
  • Cuisine: African
  • Preheat oven to 350°, then line a 9"-x-13" baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.Make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, wh

FOR THE CRUST

Ingredients:

nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 c. butter, room temperature and cubed
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar, plus more for garnish

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°, then line a 9"-x-13" baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together butter, flour, and sugars. Mix until smooth crumbles turn into dough.
  3. Spread dough into prepared baking pan and press to flatten. Bake until lightly golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes.

FOR THE FILLING

Ingredients:

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3/4 c. lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon, plus more for garnish
  • 1 lemon, cut into small wedges

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until fully combined.
  2. Pour filling over crust, return to oven, and bake until firm, 24 to 26 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and refrigerate, 3 to 4 hours. Slice and garnish with powdered sugar and lemon wedges.