Source:

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/lemon-bars

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 10 tablespoons butter room temperature

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (+ 2 tablespoons) powdered sugar divided

• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

• 3 large eggs room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

For the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x9 inch pan.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly and then press into the bottom of the pan.

3. Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Meanwhile, make the filling.

For the Filling:

1. In another mixing bowl, whisk all the filling ingredients together until combined.

2. Pour over the cooked crust and place back in the oven for 17-20 minutes until filling is set.

3. Cool completely, dust with remaining powdered sugar, and cut into squares.

Notes:

Store lemon bars in the fridge in a covered container for up to 4 days.