Sweet Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Sweet Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; ½ cup butter (1 stick); ½ cup confectioners' sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided; 2 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
½ cup butter (1 stick)
½ cup confectioners' sugar, plus
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Line bottom of 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
3
Mix flour, butter and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar together using hand mixer until fine crumbs form.
4
Using drinking glass, press crumbs evenly onto bottom of lined baking dish.
5
Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, beat eggs, granulated sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
7
Add lemon rind and lemon juice.
8
Blend in cream cheese.
9
Pour over baked crust.
10
Return to oven and bake until firm in the center when touched, about 25 minutes longer.
11
Cool to room temperature; sift remaining confectioners sugar over top.
12
Cut into 9 squares and cut each of the squares in half diagonally to make triangles.
13
Serve or store refrigerator.

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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: 1 cup flour, ½ cup butter (1 stick), ½ cup confectioners' sugar, plus, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Sweet Lemon 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.

Sweet Lemon Bars

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