These Lemon Bars feature a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling. With a simple mix of flour, sugar, and butter for the crust, and eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and juice for the filling, these bars are easy to make and provide a refreshing dessert.
1: Preheat oven to 350°.
2: In a stand mixer, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
3: Add flour and salt and beat on low speed until dough comes together; it should be crumbly.
4: In a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 metal pan, line with parchment paper and spray with oil.
5: Press crumbly dough into an even layer.
6: Bake for about 20 minutes or until crust is lightly browned on top.
7: In the same mixing bowl, beat 4 room temperature eggs.
8: Add remaining ingredients (sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice) and beat on medium speed until smooth.
9: Pour lemon mixture over hot crust.
10: Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the middle is set.
11: Remove from pan when cooled.
12: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into 2” squares.
13: Clean knife after each cut.
