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The Best Lemon Bars
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The Best Lemon Bars

Thes are the Best Lemon Bars ever because they're full of delicious lemon flavor, and are also super easy to make!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients

  • For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • For the Lemon Filling
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients: melted butter, flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Press the shortbread mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.
  • While the shortbread crust is baking, whisk together the filling ingredients: eggs, sugar, zest, lemon juice, flour, milk, and baking soda.
  • Pour the filling onto the baked shortbread crust and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the edges are light golden and the filling is almost set.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Then cover with foil, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, slice the bars into squares, and dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices if desired.