The Best Lemon Bars

Name: The Best Lemon Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) butter, ( room temperature); 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 2 cups (256g) all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs, (room temperature); 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup (32g) all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup (160ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Servings: 12

Author : Amanda Rettke

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Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) butter, (room temperature)1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar2 cups (256 grams) all-purpose flour4 large eggs, (room temperature)1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar1/4 cup (32 grams) all-purpose flour2/3 cup (160 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar with a pastry cutter, a fork, or your hands. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan lined with foil.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden.

Step 4

Whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Crack eggs into a separate bowl, then whisk them into the sugar and flour mixture. Add 2/3 cup lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.

Step 5

Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the oven. (Do not cover)

Step 6

Allow bars to cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours then dust with confectioners sugar.

Step 7

Cut into squares and serve.