Lemon Square Bars

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir 2 ¼ cups flour and confectioners’ sugar together in a medium bowl; blend in cooled melted butter until dough is crumbly but holds together when pressed.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until golden and set, about 20 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until pale and frothy. Combine white sugar, baking powder, ¼ cup flour, and salt in a separate bowl; stir sugar mixture into eggs until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice and zest until combined.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour filling over hot crust. Bake in the preheated oven until center is just set and no longer jiggly, about 20 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use parchment overhang to lift bars from pan before cutting into squares.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)

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