Classic Lemon Bars

Name: Classic Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Confectioners' sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

9 servings

These bars are simple enough for a no-fuss dinner yet elegant enough for a special celebration. Regardless of when you serve them, they'll be a hit. —Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; gradually beat in flour until blended.
Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 250 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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