Lemon Bars

Tangy lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and silky lemon filling. Perfect balance of sweet and tart!

Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 50 minutes. Serves 16.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment.
2. Mix 1.5 cups flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Press into pan.
3. Bake crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, zest, and remaining flour.
5. Pour lemon mixture over hot crust. Bake 25-30 minutes until set.
6. Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares.