Shortbread Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Shortbread Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups sour cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball.
2
Pat into a greased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling.
5
Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

1358

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Shortbread Lemon Bars 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.

Shortbread Lemon Bars

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