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Add a photoLemon bars are a classic cookie, with a shortbread crust and a lemon "curd" filling, dusted with powdered sugar. It is said that Betty Crocker developed this recipe in 1963. There are different variations I've seen in countless recipes. I like this version, best, because the shortbread crust is made with confectioner's sugar, which gives it a super tender texture. For the filling, I've increased the fresh lemon juice and added extra lemon zest. I especially enjoy these bright and lemony tasting cookies with a cup of hot tea. (Recipe adapted from Sunkist). Please click on the source, my blog, to see how I made these.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Filling:
- zest of 1 lemon (I like to use Myer lemons, but Eureka's are great, too)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
Directions
- NOTE: I like to double the ingredients, and bake this in a 9x13 baking pan; otherwise use an 8" square baking pan. Prepare your baking pan with non-stick spray. I like to make a parchment paper "sling", which I clamp down with small metal binder clips (great tip).
- For the crust: Mix butter, flour and powdered sugar until fine and crumbly, pat into bottom of a 9 inch square pan. (Tip: I pulse the crust ingredients in my food processor, which makes the job quick and easy.)
- Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
- For the Filling:
- Sift the sugar, flour and baking powder.
- Mix the lemon juice, grated peel, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs and pour over the baked crust.
- Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
- If using a sling, lift out of the pan and cut the bars into about 24 cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 54g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 202 | |
| Calories from Fat 76 | 38% |
| Total Fat 8.61g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 5.13g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium 32mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 29.54g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 19.43g | 13% |
| Protein 2.35g | 4% |
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