Old-fashioned Lemon Bars

Lemon bars originated in the United States and have been a popular dessert since the 1960s. They are often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Old-fashioned Lemon Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert 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: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour and salt, and mix until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until set.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
8. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 15g

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.