Lemon Bars
Meyer Lemon Bars are the sweetest tart lemon treat; a buttery flaky crust, fresh squeezed lemon juice and zest creamy center, topped with powdered sugar.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Bars, sweet and tart
Servings: 16 squares
Author: Ellen
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (divided)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 TBS lemon juice
- 2 TBS lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a medium bowl add the melted butter, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar - mix together completely
Press into the bottom of a glass 8x8 pan
Bake for 20 minutes
In another medium bowl, whip the 2 eggs until creamy
Add 1 cup white sugar, 2 TBS lemon juice, 2 TBS lemon zest, baking powder, and salt - whisk together until mixed completely
Remove pan from oven and pour lemon - sugar over the top
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden and when touched the indent stays
Cool for 5 minutes
Sprinkle with the additional 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Cool and cut into 1 inch squares