Lemon Bars Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) of unsalted butter, softened
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Grated zest from one large lemon
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¼ cup of regular sugar
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1¾ cups plain flour
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½ teaspoon coarse salt
→ Filling
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4 large eggs, brought to room temperature
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Juice from 5 big lemons (reusing the zested one)
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1½ cups of granulated sugar
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⅓ cup plain flour
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½ teaspoon of coarse salt
→ Topping
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Dust powdered sugar right before serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Set your oven to 350°F. Use parchment paper to line a 9x9 pan, letting enough hang over the edges. Bring eggs and butter to room temp.
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Beat together sugar and lemon zest, then mix in softened butter and salt until smooth. Slowly fold in flour till a crumbly mix forms. Push evenly into your prepared pan and bake 15-22 minutes until edges are golden.
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Whisk eggs together with the lemon zest. Stir in lemon juice and sugar, then sift in flour and mix until there are no lumps.
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Carefully pour the filling onto the warm crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes, pulling it out as soon as the center has a slight jiggle.
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Let cool an hour at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for 3+ hours. Slice into 16 squares and sprinkle powdered sugar just before eating.
# Notes:
01 -
Use a hot knife, wiping after cuts, to create neat squares
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Wait to sprinkle sugar until right before serving