Lovely Lemon Bar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lovely Lemon Bar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 cup butter, cold; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 4 eggs, beaten (just whip them with a fork); 2 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1 cup butter, cold
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs, beaten (just whip them with a fork)
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons flour

1
Preheat over to 350 degrees, rack in middle position.
2
Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
3
Cut each stick of butter into eight pieces.
4
Zoop it up with the flour and powdered sugar in a food processor until it looks like coarse cornmeal (just like the first step in making a piecrust).
5
Spread it out in a greased 9 x 13 pan and pat it down with your hands.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden around the edges.
7
Remove from oven - but don't turn the oven off!
8
Mix eggs with white sugar.
9
Add lemon juice & zest if you want to use it.
10
Add salt and baking powder and mix.
11
Add flour and mix thoroughly. (This will be runny - it's supposed to be.).
12
Pour this mixture on top of the pan you just baked.
13
Stick it back into the oven.
14
Bake at 350 degrees for another 30-35 minutes.
15
Remove from oven and sprinkle on additional powdered sugar.
16
Let cool thoroughly and cut into brownie-sized bars.

1278

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 cup butter, cold, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 4 eggs, beaten (just whip them with a fork), and more.

Yes, Lovely Lemon Bar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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