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Lemon Cookie Bars Recipe

Delicious lemon cookie bars with a tangy lemon flavor and a sweet cookie base.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour

Lemon Filling

  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
  • ½ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the flour until combined.
  3. Press the dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. While the base is baking, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  6. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cookie Bars, Lemon
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