Ingredients for Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars
- All Purpose Flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
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How to Make Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the lemon juice and eggs until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
61g
Fat
20g
Carbs
7g
