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Lemon Bars
Tangy, bright lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and creamy custard-like filling—a timeless citrus treat.
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Prep time10 min
Bake time40 min
Total time3 hr 50 min
Makes24
Ingredients
1
1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, melted
2
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
3
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4
1/2 teaspoon salt
5
2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (265g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
6
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
7
6 Tablespoons (46g) all-purpose flour
8
6 large eggs
9
1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
10
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, optional
11
optional: confectioners’ sugar for dusting
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