Ultimate Lemon Bars
Serves: 3
Graciela O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cup
All-Purpose Flour2 tbsps
Cornstarch3 cup
White Sugar3
Eggs1 tsp
Baking Powder7 tbsps
Lemon Juice1.5 tbsps
Lemon ZestDirections:
1
Line a 7 x 11-inch baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
3
Combine flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and white sugar in a bowl
4
Mix in the butter; and stir until well mixed and crumbly
5
Press mixture in bottom of prepared pan
6
Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes
7
Mix 3/4 cup white sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking powder, lemon juice and lemon zest together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer or wire whisk
8
Blend thoroughly
9
Pour filling over hot crust
10
Return pan to oven and continue baking until filling is set, 18 to 20 minutes
11
Cool completely before cutting into bars
12
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired