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streusel-topped lemon shortbread bars

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Recipe by
Sylwia Wojdyla Ohlrich
@sylwik84
Worth, IL

Light and tasty first time make it and come out good!! Family love it!

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yield 32 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 5 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For streusel-topped lemon shortbread bars

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 6
    large eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 4 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/2 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • powdered sugar for garnish

How To Make streusel-topped lemon shortbread bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine first 3 ingredients in food processor. Add 3/4 cup butter to food processor, and pulse 12 to 15 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolks to food processor, and pres just until mixture forms clumps. ( Clumps will be moist) Press mixture onto bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9 - inch pan.
  • 2
    Bake at 350 F for 16 to 18 minutes or just until edges are golden brown.Remove from oven, and reduce oven temperature to 325 F.
  • 3
    Whisk together 6 eggs and 2 cups sugar in large bowl until blended. Combine 1/2 cup flower and baking powder ; whisk into egg mixture until blended. Whisk in lemon zest and lemon juice. Immediately pour lemon mixture over hot crust in pan.
  • 4
    Bake at 325 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven.
  • 5
    Combine 1/4 tsp. salt and remaining 3/4 cup flower and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter pieces with a pastry blander or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over hot lemon mixture.
  • 6
    Bake at 325 F for 25 minutes or just until lightly golden.Let cool completely on a wire rack ( about 1 hour). Cut into 32 bars, and sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar just before serving.
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