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Lemon Bars
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Lemon Bars

Tangy, bright lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and creamy custard-like filling—a timeless citrus treat.

★★★★☆ 4.7(1305 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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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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