Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are believed to have originated in the United States and have become a popular dessert, especially during the summer months.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lemon Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• ¹⁄₄ cup Lemon juice
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
6. Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until set.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the baking dish on a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 16g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.