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Super Easy Lemon Bars

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Super Easy Lemon Bars with a tangy lemon curd filling on a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)

¼ cup powdered sugar (for crust)

½ cup lemon juice (from 2–3 lemons)

1 tablespoon lemon zest (finely grated)

3 large eggs (room temperature)

1½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup all-purpose flour (sifted, for filling)

Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly spray an 8" x 8" baking pan with flour-based baking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, 1 cup flour, and ¼ cup powdered sugar.
  4. Beat mixture with a hand or stand mixer until it forms loose crumbs.
  5. Press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. Chill crust in refrigerator or freezer for 10–15 minutes.
  7. Bake crust for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  8. Remove crust from oven and let cool slightly.
  9. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, granulated sugar, and sifted ½ cup flour until well combined.
  10. Pour lemon mixture over the slightly cooled crust.
  11. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until lemon filling is set and lightly browned around edges.
  12. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set bars properly.
  14. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Double lemon filling by 50% for thicker bars.
  • Add blueberries for a fruity twist.
  • Mix shredded coconut into filling for texture.
  • Add almond extract for a nutty flavor.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individually wrapped bars up to 3 months.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Sift flour to avoid lumps in filling.
  • Use unsalted butter to control salt level.
  • Can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • Adding vanilla extract to crust enhances flavor.
  • Can top with meringue for lemon meringue variation.

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