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Luscious Lemon Bars: A Tangy Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 squares

Ingredients

  • 1cupall-purpose flour

  • ¼cupconfectioners’ sugar

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • ½teaspoonbaking powder

  • 2largeeggs

  • 3tablespoonslemon juice

  • 1tablespoonlemon zest

  • ⅓cupconfectioners’ sugar for decoration

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Melt butter and stir into flour mixture. Press evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  4. While crust bakes, make topping: Mix 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Pour over crust.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories133
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g 		5%
Saturated Fat
2g 		10%
Cholesterol
31mg 		10%
Sodium
45mg 		2%
Total Carbohydrate
24g 		9%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
17g
Protein
2g 		3%
Vitamin C
2mg 		2%
Calcium
15mg 		1%
Iron
1mg 		3%
Potassium
23mg 		0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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