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Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Flour plus 2 tablespoons

Filling

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 6 Eggs
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice
  • Powdered Sugar for Dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • For the crust: mix the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Add the flour and combine. The dough will be thick.
  • Put in pan and press down firmly. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
  • For the filling, sift the sugar and flour together in a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs, then the lemon juice.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake the bars for 22-26 minutes. Center should still jiggle a little.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares!
Course: Dessert
Region: North America
Keyword: Crowd-pleaser, Holiday Inspired, Party Food