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Easy Peazy Lemon Squeezy Bars Recipe

These irresistible Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Bars are a delightful twist on a classic recipe! Zesty lemon filling meets a buttery, crumbly crust in this incredibly simple yet elegant dessert. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a sweet treat anytime. Adapted from a Reynolds Wrap cookbook, this recipe is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and is surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 203.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy Peazy Lemon Squeezy Bars

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How to Make Easy Peazy Lemon Squeezy Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the paper extend up the sides for easy removal.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  5. Bake the crust for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  7. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
  8. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the warm crust.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the bars are golden brown around the edges.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This allows the filling to set properly.
  11. Once completely cool, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan.
  12. Place the bars on a cutting board and use the parchment paper to help you cut them into even bars.
  13. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

26g

Carbs

9g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Desserts Fruit Dietary Citrus Lemon Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less