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Lemon bars are the perfect dessert. Fight me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crust like a buttery cookie. Filling that’s tangy, sweet, and smooth as silk. One bowl. One pan. Minimal mess. Maximum happiness. You’ll make these on repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 16 bars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Crust:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Lemon Filling:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u2153 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tbsp lemon zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pinch of salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Powdered sugar for dusting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Make the Crust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until it forms a crumbly dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make the Filling While Crust Bakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, whisk granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and salt until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Pour and Bake Again<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pour filling over hot crust. Spread evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake 15-20 minutes until filling is just set (slight jiggle in the middle is fine).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Cool and Dust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dust generously with powdered sugar. Slice into squares.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve Cold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
These are best chilled. Store in the fridge until serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They actually get better day 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freeze bars (without powdered sugar) for up to 3 months. Dust with fresh sugar after thawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Room temperature lemon bars are fine. Cold lemon bars are life-changing. Trust the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Buttery shortbread crust. Tangy, silky lemon filling. Dusted with powdered sugar. Sweet, sour, and absolutely addictive. 10 minutes of prep. Go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,26],"tags":[224,1897,1894,1896,1895,1899,1898,1900],"class_list":["post-2259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-desserts","tag-citrus-dessert","tag-easy-lemon-bars","tag-lemon-bars","tag-lemon-dessert","tag-lemon-squares","tag-shortbread-lemon-bars","tag-spring-dessert","tag-tangy-lemon-bars"],"yoast_head":"\n
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