scott's lemon bars

19 Pinches
tolland, CT
Updated on Apr 27, 2015

My brother loves to cook! He gave me this recipe many years ago and its still a favorite- zesty and rich, definitely not for a diet!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 - extra large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour

How To Make scott's lemon bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Make crust: cream 1/2 lb butter and 1/2 c sugar, 2 c flour and salt. Shape into a ball and press into 9x13x2" pan and 1/2" up sides. Chill 15 mins, then bake 15-20 mins til light brown.
  • Step 2
    Make filling: whisk 6 eggs, 3c sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Pour over crust and bake 30-35 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Discover More

Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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