Lemon-Almond Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon-Almond Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. lemon zest, divided; 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon table salt, divided; Vegetable cooking spray; 6 large eggs; 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; Garnish: powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. lemon zest, divided
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon table salt, divided
Vegetable cooking spray
6 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Garnish: powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar, butter, and 1 tsp. zest at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/4 tsp. salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until just blended. Coat a 13- x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Chill 15 minutes.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0.
3
Whisk together eggs and 2 cups sugar. Process ginger and 1/2 cup flour in a food processor 1 minute or until ginger is finely chopped. Stir in baking powder. Whisk ginger mixture into egg mixture. Whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon zest; pour over crust.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is just set. Remove from oven.
5
Stir together remaining 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over hot lemon mixture, and bake 20 to 25 more minutes or just until lightly golden. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Cut into squares.

1639

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. lemon zest, divided, 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Almond Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Almond Bars

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