The Tangiest Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: The Tangiest Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all- purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all- purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest- use organic lemons for the best flavor, may also use Meyer lemons; 1/2 cup lemon juice from organic lemon; powered sugar for dusting if you desire

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all- purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all- purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest- use organic lemons for the best flavor, may also use Meyer lemons
1/2 cup lemon juice from organic lemon
powered sugar for dusting if you desire

1
To make the crust: In a bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the flour and mix just intil incorporated.
2
Press the dough into the bottom of a 8- inch square baking pan.
3
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Should be browned around the edges, and golden in the center.
4
To make the topping: In a bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Mix well. Whisk in the eggs.
5
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
6
Take the baked crust from the oven, and reduce heat to 300 degrees.
7
Pour the mixture onto the hot crust.
8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles when the pan is tapped.
9
Take out of oven and cool completely.
10
Once cooled, take a sharp knife and cut into sqares. Dust with powered sugar if desired.
11
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, The Tangiest 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.

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