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LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS

What screams summer louder than LEMONS? These Luscious Lemon Bars are very easy to make, delicious, and refreshing, and they make a perfect summer snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Squares
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
 

FOR THE CRUST

  • ¾ cup Butter, Room temperature
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 Egg, Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon extract
  • 1½ cup All-purpose flour, Spooned and leveled
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

FOR THE FILLING

  • 4 Eggs, Room temperature
  • 2 Yolks, Room temperature
  • 1½ cups Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour, Spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup Lemon juice, Freshly squeezed. About 3-4 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, About 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Lemon extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar, For dusting the top

Instructions
 

How To Make The Crust

  • Line an 8X8 glass or metal pan with parchment paper and grease the paper with oil spray or butter. Leave an overhang for easy lifting.
  • Use the paddle attachment or hand mixer to beat the butter and powdered sugar, then add the egg and extracts. Mix well.
    ¾ cup Butter, ½ cup Powdered sugar, 1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon Lemon extract, ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • Fold in the flour and mix. Press the dough at the bottom of the lined pan, smooth it out and perk with a fork. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    1½ cup All-purpose flour
  • In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350℉. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes and let it cool down.

How To Make The Filling

  • Use a whisk attachment or hand mixer to beat the eggs, yolks, and sugar.
    4 Eggs, 2 Yolks, 1½ cups Granulated sugar
  • Add in the extracts and lemon juice, and mix well.
    1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon Lemon extract, ½ cup Lemon juice
  • Fold in the flour and salt, gently mix, and in the end, add the lemon zest, and mix.
    ¼ cup All-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • Pour the mixture over the cool base. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to bring up the bubbles. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling looks firm when shaking the pan.
  • Let the pan cool down on a cooling rack for 30 minutes, then transfer it to the fridge for 3-4 hours before cutting.
  • Dust the top with dusting powder for a more appealing look.
    1 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Notes

  • Make sure the eggs and lemon juice are at room temperature.
  • Using lemon extract gives the bars a very fresh aroma, and it enhances the lemon flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword BARS, Lemon, LEMON BAR, LEMON BARS
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