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Alicia Cheng, Lemon Bars

Here’s my go to recipe for any dessert. it comes together fast and a good option when you forgot to make something for the bake sale the next day…

Everyone Calls their Recipe the Best Lemon Bars but This Is Really the Best Lemon Bar Recipe

Instructions

  1. Cut up 1/2 cup unsalted butter and mix with 1/4 powdered sugar and 1 cup flour. Mix like a pie crust with minimum handling. Press into 8 inch square pan and bake until golden brown in 350 degree oven about 30 minutes.
  2. Beat 2 eggs with a cup of sugar until well combined. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice plus zest of one lemon or more. Fold in 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Spread on top of crust and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.