Meyer Lemon Shortbread Bars

Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, resulting in a sweeter and less acidic flavor compared to regular lemons.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Meyer Lemon Shortbread Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cold unsalted butter, salt, Meyer lemon zest, and Meyer lemon juice. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes.
6. Lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust the bars with powdered sugar.
8. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 14g

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.