classic lemon bars

How To Make classic lemon bars

• Step 1
  For the crust - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Grease a 9x13 glass casserole dish with oil, then line with tin foil, leaving overhang on all sides, then grease the foil as well with oil.
• Step 3
  In a food processor (or blender) pulse the butter, flour, both sugars and salt until the dough comes together, about 1-2 minutes.
• Step 4
  Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the dish. You can go about 1/2 inch up the sides as well if you prefer outside edge crust. Make sure there are no cracks.
• Step 5
  Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
• Step 6
  For the filling - While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
• Step 7
  Using a hand-help mixer, combine the whole eggs and yolks with the sugar and flour in a large bowl, until smooth.
• Step 8
  Add the lemon juice and zest, and mix well.
• Step 9
  When the crust is done, remove from oven, and reduce oven to 300 degrees F.
• Step 10
  Pour the filling over the warm crust and return to the oven.
• Step 11
  Bake until the filling is just set, approximately 30 minutes.
• Step 12
  Remove from oven when done, and let cool on a wire rack.
• Step 13
  Move dish to refrigerator and cool until firm, at least 2 hours or more.
• Step 14
  When ready, carefully lift out of the dish using the foil, and cut into desired bar size.
• Step 15
  Place on serving dish, and dust with confectioner's sugar. If not serving right away, or storing extra, keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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