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- 1/2 pound (2 sticks / 16 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice zest the lemon before juicing
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter, powdered sugar, and flour until crumbly but holds together; press into the bottom of the prepared pan, slightly up the sides.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- While crust cools, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and flour together until smooth.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 25–30 minutes until the center is set and edges are light golden brown.
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before lifting out of the pan using the parchment overhang, then slice into squares or triangles and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure the lemon juice is fresh for the best flavor.
Let the bars cool completely before refrigerating to set properly.
Use a sharp knife for cleaner cuts when slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 165 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg