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Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Bright and Zesty Treats

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Bright and zesty lemon bars with a soft buttery crust and a dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for a quick and easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (freshly grated)
  • Powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add cold, cubed butter and work into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits. Press evenly into bottom of greased 8×8 inch pan. Bake 18-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
  2. While crust bakes, whisk 3 eggs and 1 1/4 cups sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
  3. Pour lemon filling over warm crust, spreading evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly in center. Watch edges to prevent over-browning.
  4. Remove from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack, about 30-40 minutes. Once cooled, sift powdered sugar over top. For clean slices, run knife under hot water, dry, and cut into squares.

Notes

Use cold butter for a crumbly crust. Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth to avoid grainy filling. Tent pan with foil if edges brown too quickly. Let bars cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar for best appearance. Fresh lemon juice and zest are recommended for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.

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