Lemon Bars

Summer is the perfect time for bright, citrus desserts. These lemon bars are light and luscious at the same time. Super easy to throw together and a wonderful addition to any dessert bar. 

LEMON BARS

What you need for the lemon bars:
Crust:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 sticks of unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
Zest of one large lemon
6 tablespoons all purpose flour

To make the lemon bars:
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease or butter a 9x13 pan.

3. Mix the flour, powdered sugar and salt for the crust in a bowl. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

 4. Pour crumble mixture into prepared pan and press into bottom. You might want to put some butter or Crisco on your fingers to prevent the flour from clumping on your finger tips. I swear this is the most tedious part of the recipe and is well worth the effort! Just keep pressing until a solid crust is formed.

5. Bake for 20 minutes in your 350 degree oven.
6. Meanwhile, prepare your filling. Zest and juice your lemons (careful to remove any seeds) into a large bowl.
7. Add the remaining filling ingredients (sugar, flour, eggs) to the bowl and beat on medium for about one minute.

8. When crust comes out of the oven, pour the lemon mixture on top and place back in the oven for another 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown.

9. Let cool for an hour then loosen the edges from the pan and transfer to a wire rack or cutting board. 
10. Let cool another few hours. Cut into bars and serve or place in the refrigerator.

ENJOY!

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