Special Day Lemon Bars
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed.
- Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and gather into a ball.
- Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 x 13 x 2" baking sheet, building up a 1/2" edge on all sides.
- Chill.
- Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned.
- Let cool on a wire rack, leaving the oven on.
- For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and flour, and pour into the crust.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes more, until the filling is set.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
883
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).