By Timothy McBride
Lemon squares
10 steps
Prep:25minCook:45min
Updated at: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:17:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
High
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories146.5 kcal (7%)
Total Fat6.5 g (9%)
Carbs20.4 g (8%)
Sugars12.9 g (14%)
Protein2 g (4%)
Sodium11.6 mg (1%)
Fiber0.3 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
24 servings
Crust
Filling
Topping
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F, or 180°C
Crust
Step 2
Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add the flour and confectioners sugar. Mix until it turns into a soft dough.
Step 4
Transfer into an ungreased 9- by 13- inch baking pan.
Step 5
Press dough into pan, and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 6
Take the pan out of the oven and set aside to cool, but leave the pan turned on.
Filling
Step 7
Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
Step 8
Blend in the flour, then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
Final product
Step 9
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and tilt the pan to spread evenly.
Step 10
Bake the bars for 25 minutes, cool slightly, then dust lightly with confectioners sugar using a sifter. Slice into 24 small bars.
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