Lemon Bars

This recipe levels up by putting lemon bars onto a shortbread base, blending two great ideas into one delightful treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 2 large eggs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Melt butter and stir into flour mixture. Press evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 4

While crust bakes, make topping: Mix 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Pour over crust.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners' sugar.