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Homemade Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are a classic, refreshing dessert that everyone loves. This simple recipe will be a hit wherever you serve them!
Course
Dessert / Treat
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Lemon Bars
Prep Time
25
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Author
I Heart Recipes
Ingredients
lemon filling:
1
& ½ cups granulated sugar
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
4
large eggs
½
cup
freshly squeezed lemon juice
2
tsp
lemon zest
Shortbread base:
1
& ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½
cup
granulated sugar
¼
cup
cornstarch
¼
teaspoon
salt
1
cup
softened unsalted butter
½
tsp
ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground nutmeg, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter to the flour mixture, and mix until it's crumbly .
Place the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down into a even layer.
Bake the shortbread base for 20-25 minutes,
Remove from the oven and set aside.
To make the lemon filling:
In a large mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar and flour.
Whisk until well combined.
Add in the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Mix until well combined.
Pour the lemon filling over the shortbread.
Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes or until the lemon filling is set.
Remove from the oven, and let cool until at room temperature.
Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Sift a little powdered sugar on top.
Serve & enjoy
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