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Easy Lemon Bars

Easy Lemon Bars are simple to make and have just the right amount of tartness to make them enjoyable! Whip up this quick treat for your next gathering!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon, Lemon Bars, Lemon Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • Cups Flour divided
  • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup Cold Butter cubed
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • Cup Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Stir together 2 cups flour and ½ cup powdered sugar.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, press into an ungreased 9 in. x 13 in. baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Set on cooling rack to cool for a few minutes.
  • In the meantime, beat eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder, and ¼ cup flour until frothy.
  • Pour mixture over warm crust.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lighly browned.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar on top.
  • Allow 30 minutes to an hour for cooling before cutting.