Easy Lemon Squares
Easy Lemon Squares are tangy and delicious, made with a buttery shortbread base and a fresh lemon filling.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
Ingredients
SHORTBREAD BASE
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 pinch salt increase to ¼ teaspoon if using unsalted butter
LEMON FILLING
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- ½-1 tablespoon zest of lemon (½ - 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch square cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and powdered sugar until combined then add the flour and beat again until a soft dough forms (approximately 1 ½ minutes). Pat evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let the crust cool before adding the filling.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, pinch of salt, and zest. If concerned about the filling sinking, add 3-4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes until the center is set. Cool in the pan for 1 hour and then refrigerate for 1-2 hours for easier cutting. Cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
Refrigerate the Lemon Bars before cutting to make cutting easier. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3-4 months, thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 1.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg
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