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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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan

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

Instructions
 

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

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