Bright Lemon Bars

Ingredients

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
• 1 cup cold butter, cubed
• 4 large eggs
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for the filling)
• ⅔ cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• pinch of salt

Method

1. CrustHeat the oven to 350°F. Mix the flour, powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, cut in the butter until crumbly, and press into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until pale golden.

2. FillingWhisk the eggs, sugar, ¼ cup flour, lemon juice and zest until smooth.

3. BakePour over the warm crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is set and no longer jiggles.

4. CoolCool completely, then chill 1 hour before cutting. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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