Lemon Bars
Description
This recipe levels up by putting lemon bars onto a shortbread base, blending two great ideas into one delightful treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup butter
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1 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Melt butter and stir into flour mixture. Press evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
4
While crust bakes, make topping: Mix 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Pour over crust.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners' sugar.