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Tangy Lemon Bars

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Easy homemade lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a bright, tangy lemon filling. Perfectly balanced for a simple yet satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (32g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 3 to 4 lemons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined. Press dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch pan.
  3. Blind bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and surface looks set but not browned all over.
  4. While crust bakes, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and combined.
  5. Pour lemon filling over the warm crust immediately after baking. Return pan to oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Remove pan and let bars cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Notes

Use softened butter for better creaming and a lighter crust texture. Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess. Fresh lemon juice is recommended for best flavor. If filling is too runny, bake in 5-minute increments until set. Cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Use a warm knife wiped clean between cuts to prevent crumbling.

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