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Best-Ever Lemon Bars

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Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 36 servings

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Few things are as sumptuous or sweet as these Best-Ever Lemon Bars. What makes them the best? The crumbly, buttery shortbread crust, the soft, gooey, citrusy tart, the luscious filling, and the joy you feel upon taking that first scrumptious bite. Best-Ever Lemon Bars are remarkably easy to make and will bring delightful smiles to everyone you share them with!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 lemons, juiced

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a medium bowl, blend the butter, 2 cups flour, and 1/2 cup sugar.

Step 3 -Press the butter mixture into the bottom of an un-greased 9x13-inch pan.

Step 4 -Bake until firm and golden, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5 -In another bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar and the remaining flour.

Step 6 -Whisk the eggs and lemon juice into the sugar/flour mixture.

Step 7 -Pour the lemon juice mixture over the baked crust.

Step 8 -Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 9 -Transfer the lemon squares from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan; they should firm up.

Step 10 -Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.

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