Lemon Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• zest of 1 lemon
• powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
4. Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
5. Press mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
6. Bake crust for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
8. Pour mixture over warm crust.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.

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