Description
A delightful treat featuring a buttery shortbread crust and tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup salted butter (or unsalted plus ½ teaspoon coarse salt)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest (zest of 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch glass baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the softened butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Blend in the 2 cups of flour to create a thick dough.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan, making an even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth, then add the 1 ½ cups of sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Mix until everything is combined, then sift in the 3 tablespoons of flour.
- Remove the crust from the oven and poke holes across it with a fork.
- Pour the lemon filling into the warm crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool at room temperature for 2 hours, then chill in the fridge for 2 more hours before cutting into squares.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Serve chilled, dusted with powdered sugar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon squares, dessert, baking, easy recipes, zesty treats