How to Make Luscious Lemon Bars

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Zesty lemon filling surrounded by a delicious homemade crust, these luscious lemon squares are the perfect, classic dessert for your next luncheon or shower.

Here’s How to Make Them:

2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter cubed
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup flour
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice

Using a fork, combine 2 cups of flour, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 1 cup of cubed butter.

After it is well mixed, press the mixture into a pan and bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes.

Next, combine 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/4 cup flour into a small bowl. In a larger bowl, mix 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1/3 cup lemon juice.

Once combined, mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Pour mixture over hot baked crust.

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.