Lemon Bars

from Family Circle

Lemon Bars
Yield: 24 bars Prep 20 mins Bake 350°F 45 mins

Ingredients

Crust:
  • Crust:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Make It

1. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.

Crust:

2. Blend butter, sugar and salt in bowl until smooth. Stir in flour. Scrape into pan, pressing level.

3. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until golden.

Filling:

4. Beat sugar, flour, eggs and lemon juice in bowl until smooth. Pour over crust.

5. Bake in 350 degree F oven 25 minutes, until no imprint remains when lightly touched in center. Cool on rack. Remove from pan. Cut into squares. Dust with confectioners sugar. Makes 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 196, Fat, total (g): 9, chol. (mg): 56, carb. (g): 28, pro. (g): 2, sodium (mg): 17, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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