Ultimate Lemon Bars

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Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons LAND O LAKES(R) Butter
  • Filling:
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 7 x 11-inch baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  2. Combine flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and white sugar in a bowl. Mix in the butter; and stir until well mixed and crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of prepared pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes.
  4. Mix 3/4 cup white sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking powder, lemon juice and lemon zest together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer or wire whisk. Blend thoroughly.
  5. Pour filling over hot crust. Return pan to oven and continue baking until filling is set, 18 to 20 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

749 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 16.1g 21% DV
Carbs 149.7g 54% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 54.8g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2952mg 100% DV
Potassium 287mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 1559.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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