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Sunshine Lemon Bars

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a sweet and tangy lemon filling and dusted with powdered sugar. A refreshing dessert that is sure to bring a little extra sunshine to your life.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 sticks butter softened, one cup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan

Method
 

  1. Mix 2 cups flour, butter, and powdered sugar together in a bowl
  2. Press evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  4. Beat eggs. Add sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, 4 Tbsp. flour, baking powder, and salt and beat until smooth.
  5. Pour lemon mixture over hot crust and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes until browned and set.
  6. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Slice into bars and serve.

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