Description
Christmas Easy Lemon Bars are a delightful holiday treat that brings together a buttery crust and a refreshing, zesty lemon filling. Perfectly sweet and tangy, these bars will brighten your festive gatherings and leave guests craving more. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up this impressive dessert in no time. Enjoy the burst of sunshine on your dessert table this season!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine flour and ½ cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbly; press into the bottom of the dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg