meyer lemon bars

Cunningham, KY
Updated on Jan 16, 2013

Tart and Sweet lemon goodness!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 24 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons meyer lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • - non-stick cooking spray

How To Make meyer lemon bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, combine butter, 2 cups flour and powdered sugar using a pastry blender. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 13 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile in a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice, eggs, sugar, baking powder and remaining 4 tablespoons flour; whisk until smooth.
  • Step 3
    Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust and bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar and cut into bars.

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Keyword: #lemon
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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