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Lemon Drop Bars

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Tangy and sweet lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
  5. Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for 20 minutes or until set.
  6. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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