Luxurious Lemon Butter Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 3-4 lemons)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Oven
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Make the Crust
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and stir until combined.
4. Gradually mix in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt until a smooth dough forms.
5. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3: Bake the Crust
6. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until it turns lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Filling
7. In another mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
8. Add 4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, and 2/3 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sugar mixture. Whisk until well combined and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake
9. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, spreading evenly.
10. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and firm to the touch.

Step 6: Cool and Serve
11. Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
12. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
13. Cut into squares and serve.

Preparation & Cooking Times

PT10M
10 minutes

Baking Time:
PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Lemon, Butter Bars, Dessert, Oven-Baked, Simple Recipe, Homemade, Sweet Treat, Refreshing, Citrus, Gourmet

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

The total calorie count for the dish is approximately 2,080 calories.

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