Classic Lemon Bars
Buttery shortbread crust topped with a bright, tangy lemon custard and a generous dusting of powdered sugar. These lemon bars are sunshine in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for crust, plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
Sunshine You Can Eat
I dare you to eat a lemon bar and not smile. It is physically impossible. These little squares of heaven have everything — a crumbly, buttery shortbread base topped with a silky, tangy lemon custard and a generous snowfall of powdered sugar. They are bright, refreshing, and just sweet enough without crossing into cloying territory. I make them for every spring gathering, every summer barbecue, and honestly any time I find good lemons at the store.
They look elegant enough
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