Cathy's Zesty Lemon Bars 🍋🍰

Whip up a batch of these zesty lemon bars that are perfect for sunny days or any time you need a refreshing treat! With a buttery crust and a tart lemon filling, these bars strike the ideal balance between sweet and sour. They’re perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a delightful afternoon snack with tea! 🍵✨

Ingredients

For the crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the lemon filling

4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
½ teaspoon baking powder
Additional confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

Prep the crust: Sift together the 2 cups of flour and ½ cup of confectioners' sugar. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and clings together.

🥄 For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature. It helps create that flaky crust!
Press the mixture evenly into a greased 13x9-inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s lightly browned.
Create the filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, 2 cups of sugar, and ⅓ cup of fresh lemon juice. Add ¼ cup flour and baking powder, mixing until fully combined.
Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
Cool and serve: Once nicely set, remove from the oven and let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.

🍽️ For a fun presentation, consider serving these with fresh berries or whipped cream on the side!

Variations

Berry Lemon Bars: Toss in some fresh blueberries or raspberries into the filling for an added burst of flavor.
Gluten-free: Swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free baking flour mix.
Iced Lemon Bars: Drizzle a simple icing made from confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice over the top for extra sweetness and a beautiful glaze.

These lemon bars are sure to brighten up any day! Enjoy! 🌟🍋

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Here’s the text from the image: **LEMON BARS** - 2 cups plain flour - ½ cup confectioners sugar - 1 cup butter - 4 eggs, beaten - 2 cups sugar - ¾ cup plain flour - ⅓ cup lemon juice - ½ tsp. baking powder - Confectioners sugar to sprinkle Sift together 2 cups flour and ½ cup confectioners sugar. Cut in butter until mixture clings together. Press in greased 13x9x2 pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or lightly browned. Beat together eggs, sugar, and lemon juice. Add ¼ cup flour and baking powder. Pour over baked crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer at 350°F. Sprinkle additional confectioners sugar over top. Cool. Cut into squares. Cathy Haupt 204

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# Cathy's Zesty Lemon Bars 🍋🍰 Whip up a batch of these zesty lemon bars that are perfect for sunny days or any time you need a refreshing treat! With a buttery crust and a tart lemon filling, these bars strike the ideal balance between sweet and sour. They’re perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a delightful afternoon snack with tea! 🍵✨ ## Ingredients ### For the crust - 2 cups all-purpose flour - ½ cup confectioners' sugar - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ### For the lemon filling - 4 large eggs, beaten - 2 cups granulated sugar - ¾ cup all-purpose flour - ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons) - ½ teaspoon baking powder - Additional confectioners' sugar for dusting ## Instructions 1. **Prep the crust**: Sift together the 2 cups of flour and ½ cup of confectioners' sugar. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and clings together. > 🥄 For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature. It helps create that flaky crust! 2. Press the mixture evenly into a greased 13x9-inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s lightly browned. 3. **Create the filling**: In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, 2 cups of sugar, and ⅓ cup of fresh lemon juice. Add ¼ cup flour and baking powder, mixing until fully combined. 4. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes. 5. **Cool and serve**: Once nicely set, remove from the oven and let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares. > 🍽️ For a fun presentation, consider serving these with fresh berries or whipped cream on the side! ## Variations - **Berry Lemon Bars**: Toss in some fresh blueberries or raspberries into the filling for an added burst of flavor. - **Gluten-free**: Swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free baking flour mix. - **Iced Lemon Bars**: Drizzle a simple icing made from confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice over the top for extra sweetness and a beautiful glaze. These lemon bars are sure to brighten up any day! Enjoy! 🌟🍋

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