Lemon Bars
 
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Inspired by Sally's Baking Addiction
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Serves: 24 bars
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • raspberry sauce, for serving
  • powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl stir together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extra, and salt. Add in 2 cups flour plus 2 tablespoons flour and stir to combine.
  3. Using your hands or a small spatula, spread the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan (it will be very thick).
  4. Bake the crust 18-20 minutes until set.
  5. To make the filling whisk together the flour and sugar. Whisk in the whole eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, and zest.
  6. Pour the filling into the warm crust and bake for 22-25 minutes until the filling is set. Allow bars to cool to room temperature then place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours before cutting & serving.
  7. Serve with raspberry sauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Recipe by Her Modern Kitchen at https://www.hermodernkitchen.com/baking-bucket-list-lemon-bars-raspberry-sauce/