Classic Lemon Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shortbread Crust
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Lemon Filling
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup all purpose flour
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6 large eggs
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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Mix butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add flour and mix until combined. Spread and pat into prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 20 minutes until very lightly browned.
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Whisk sugar, flour, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Pour over warm crust.
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Bake 25 minutes, rotating halfway through. Cool, then refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Must pour filling over warm crust to prevent flipping
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Chill at least 2 hours before cutting
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Use warm knife for clean cuts