Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (276g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 1/2 cups (518g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice (4-5 lemons)
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and vanilla; mix well.
- Press crust evenly into the pan. Bake 15-20 minutes until edges lightly brown. Remove from oven.
- For filling, combine sugar and flour. Add eggs, lemon juice, and salt; whisk gently.
- Pour filling over hot crust and bake 18-22 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool, then refrigerate until firm.
- Remove bars, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares. Store covered for 5-6 days.
Notes
- Don’t reduce the sugar; it balances tartness and keeps bars moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American