Lemon bars
Ingredients
Shortbread Base:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 pinch salt
Lemon Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- Zest of ½–1 lemon
Utensils
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- 8×8 inch baking pan
- Whisk
Information
- Cost: $
- Prep & cook time: ~1 hour (plus chilling)
- Yield: 9–12 squares
Preparation Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Mix butter and sugar, then add flour and salt. Press into pan. Bake 18–20 minutes.
- Mix filling: eggs, sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, salt, and zest.
- Pour over crust and bake 20–25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, chill 1 hour, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares.