Lemon Bars - NMTG | Deliciously Healthy Meal Planning Service

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar in a standing mixer until light.

Step 2

Add flour and salt and combine until just mixed. Do not over mix.

Step 3

Place crust mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and press evenly over the bottom and slightly up each edge.

Step 4

Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 6

Remove crust from refrigerator and bake for 15-20 minutes or until very lightly browned.

Step 7

While crust is baking prepare filling.

Step 8

Using a micro plane or small grater, zest a lemon until you have about 1T.

Step 9

In a medium sized bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, zest, lemon juice, and flour until combined.

Step 10

Let crust cool on a rack for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

When crust is cool to the touch, pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-40 minutes. The filling should be set.

Step 12

Cool, cut into triangles, and dust with powdered sugar.