The BEST Classic Lemon Bars

Classic lemon bars with a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling are sweet and sour at the same time. These bars are great for any event and everyone who tries them will love them

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, 2 cups flour, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Press into the prepared pan

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined

Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until set

Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares