Classic Lemon Bars

Name: Classic Lemon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more; 2 cups flour; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup lemon juice; zest of 2 lemons; 1/4 cup flour

A buttery shortbread crust topped with a tart, silky lemon filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. Bright and easy to cut and share.

Prep20 min

Cook45 min

Total1 hr 5 min

Serves16

What you'll need

9x13 glass baking dishFor casseroles and bakes

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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Silicone spatula setFor stirring and flipping

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Steps

Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 pan with parchment.

Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 cups flour; press into the pan. Bake 20 minutes until pale golden.

Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest and 1/4 cup flour. Pour over the warm crust.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes until just set. Cool completely, chill and dust with powdered sugar.

TipDust with powdered sugar just before serving, as it melts into the filling.