Lemon Bars

Name: Lemon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons lemon zest; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

These lemon bars are a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. The tart lemon filling is balanced by a sweet, buttery crust.

cuisine: American serves: 24 (Dessert)

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 35 minutes TOTAL: 55 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces and chilled)
2 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour over the cooled crust.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The filling should be set, and the top lightly browned.
Cool completely before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)

Calories: 180kcal Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 2g Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 45mg Sodium: 50mg Fiber: 0.5g Sugar: 17g

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