Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) (170g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered Sugar (Icing Sugar)

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake the chilled crust for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  7. While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and flour in a large bowl.
  8. Whisk in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until smooth.
  9. Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  11. Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before cutting. Chill in the fridge for easier slicing.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy your little bits of sunshine!