Lemon Bars

8 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 2HRS 50MINS

Lemon Bars

These sweet and tart Lemon Bars are so light and delicious!
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These sweet and tart Lemon Bars are so light and delicious!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

2HRS 50MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Granulated Sugar
1 1/4 cups
Granulated Sugar
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter
Salt
1/4 tsp
Salt
Egg
3
Eggs
Lemon
2 1/2 cups
Lemons, zested, juiced
zest from the whole lemon and 1/2 cup juice per 12 servings
Baking Powder
1/2 tsp
Baking Powder
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
to taste
Powdered Confectioners Sugar

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
222
Fat
8.4 g
Protein
2.2 g
Carbs
36.9 g
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author_avatar
In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Butter (1/2 cup) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp). Mix until combined. Slowly add in All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) and Salt (1/4 tsp), continuing to mix as you do so, until the mixture comes together as a dough.
step 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Butter (1/2 cup) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp). Mix until combined. Slowly add in All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) and Salt (1/4 tsp), continuing to mix as you do so, until the mixture comes together as a dough.
step 2
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch square pan lined with aluminum foil. Press it down into an even layer.
step 2 Transfer the dough to a 9-inch square pan lined with aluminum foil. Press it down into an even layer.
step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes.
step 4
In a mixing bowl, add Eggs (3), Granulated Sugar (1 cup), zest and juice from Lemons (2 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1/2 tsp), and All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup). Mix until combined.
step 4 In a mixing bowl, add Eggs (3), Granulated Sugar (1 cup), zest and juice from Lemons (2 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1/2 tsp), and All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup). Mix until combined.
step 5
Pour lemon filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 25 minutes.
step 5 Pour lemon filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 25 minutes.
step 6
Place bars into the fridge for 2-3 hours.
step 6 Place bars into the fridge for 2-3 hours.
step 7
Slice into squares. Dust with Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste). Serve and enjoy!
step 7 Slice into squares. Dust with Powdered Confectioners Sugar (to taste). Serve and enjoy!

Tags

American
Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Easter
Dessert
Vegetarian
Mother's Day
Valentine's Day
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