lemon bars 🍋

shortbread crust with lemon curd filling

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

spray your 8” x 8” pan with cooking spray and lime with parchment paper

Step 2

beat together the butter, flour, and powdered sugar. Once combined press down into your prepared pan

Step 3

put the crust in the fridge to chill for 10-15 mins (skip the chilling if your using a glass pan)

Step 4

preheat your oven to 350 f

Step 5

bake the crust for 15-18 mins or until light golden brown

Step 6

using a hand mixer combine the lemon juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and flour on medium high speed until combined.

Step 7

pour the filling on top of the baked crust and bake at 350 f for 25-30 mins until the top is almost set and it only jiggles a little bit. (check it at 25 mins you don’t want to over cook the curd)

Step 8

let the bars completely cool in the pan before covering and storing in the refrigerator, top with powdered sugar before serving