Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are a delightful combination of tangy and sweet flavors that are delicious. The buttery shortbread crust adds a delightful texture, while the luscious filling is truly irresistible.
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Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 192kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 ¾ cup 1.1 GF flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup 1.1 GF flour
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 6 eggs room temperature
- *2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting when finished baking & cooled
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick baking spray and line the dish with parchment paper.
- If it comes over the sides, it will be easier to remove.
- Add all the ingredients for the crust to a bowl, mix well and press down into the base of the baking dish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Remove, reduce the oven temp to 325 degrees and go to the next
Filling
- In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix for 3 minutes on medium speed.
- Pour on top of the crust and bake for 24-26 minutes, the edges will be slightly golden brown.
- Remove, let sit at room temp for 1 hr. and place in the fridge for 6 hrs. to setup.
- Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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