Lemon Bars
Ingredients: butter, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract · 62 min cook time · 260kcal · $12.50
Ingredients
room temperature butter, cups all-purpose flour, cups powdered sugar, pinch salt, splash vanilla extract, 2large eggs, 1extra egg yolk, cups granulated sugar, fresh fresh lemons
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine room temperature butter, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Mash together until it forms a cookie dough.
2. Crumble the dough into a lightly oiled 8 by 8 baking dish and press it down flat and evenly.
3. Dock the dough by pricking it all over with a fork.
4. Bake the shortbread base at 350 degrees F for 22 minutes until it barely starts to get golden brown.
5. In a bowl, mix two large eggs, one extra egg yolk, white granulated sugar, and a little bit of flour.
6. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and a whole bunch of lemon zest, then mix thoroughly.
7. Pour the lemon mixture onto the pre-baked shortbread base and carefully place it back in the oven.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes until the custard layer is set with no jiggling.
9. Let cool completely, cut into 16 squares, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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