Luscious Lemon Bars
Classic lemon squares are always a popular dessert at teas, luncheons, and showers. As an added bonus, you can make them ahead and freeze for up to one month.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.
Step 2
Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 4
Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth; whisk in granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir together baking powder and remaining 1/4 cup flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour mixture over hot baked crust.
Step 5
Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Lift from pan, using foil sides as handles. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Remove foil, and cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Chef's Notes
To make ahead, prepare as directed. Cover tightly, and freeze up to 1 month.
Kristin717's Review
I made these for my father in law's birthday, and they were perfect!
annlbtx's Review
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Blink5's Review
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gosranch's Review
Preferred Cook's Illustrated Best Lemon Bar recipe-much more lemon flavor and less sugar
Dough21's Review
This is going to be my new go-to recipe for lemon squares - they are great! I read the reviews before making them and made some adjustments, which made them just right for me. I reduced the sugar to one cup, used salted butter, and juiced/zested three large lemons. I think I'll go down a little bit more on the sugar next time, just to give them a little more pucker. Love them!
melissanicolew's Review
I made this with granulated sugar in the crust instead of powered the 2nd time and it tasted way better. The crust tasted like flour with the powered sugar.
Ava000's Review
Great recipe. I added way more lemon zest (3tsp) and lemon juice (1cup) then reduced the amount of sugar (1cup) and they're soooo good. The crust is AMAZING!
seaside725's Review
I followed the directions exactly as written. These were easy to make and very tasty. I also added extra lemon juice. Yummy!
Ellie73's Review
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Can be FROZEN??????