Grandma’s Famous Lemon Bars
Delightfully tangy and sweet, these lemon bars feature a buttery crust and silky filling that evokes nostalgia and joy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine the flour and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour this filling over the crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a twist, try adding lavender or using lime juice instead of lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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