Description
These Easy Lemon Squares are a delightful citrus dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling, these bars are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix in 2 cups of flour and salt to form a dough. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the filling: Whisk together eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Add filling: Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the squares cool in the pan, dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of zest.
- Store lemon squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
