Streusel-Topped Lemon Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Streusel-Topped Lemon Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and divided; 2 egg yolks; 6 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and divided
2 egg yolks
6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor. Add 3/4 cup butter pieces to food processor, and pulse 12 to 15 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal; chill remaining 1/4 cup butter pieces. Add egg yolks, and process just until mixture forms clumps. (Clumps will be moist.) Press mixture onto bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
2
Bake at 350u00b0 for 16 to 18 minutes or just until golden brown around edges. Remove pan from oven, and reduce temperature to 325u00b0.
3
Whisk together eggs and 2 cups sugar in a large bowl until blended. Combine 1/2 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture until blended. Whisk in 4 tsp. grated lemon rind and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice. Immediately pour lemon mixture over hot crust in pan.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven.
5
Combine 1/4 tsp. salt, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and remaining 3/4 cup flour. Cut in reserved 1/4 cup butter pieces with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over hot lemon mixture, and bake 25 more minutes or just until lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 32 (1 1/2- x 2-inch) bars, and sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar.

1586

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and divided, and more.

Yes, Streusel-Topped Lemon Shortbread 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.

Streusel-Topped Lemon Shortbread Bars

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