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Lemon Bars

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 8x8 pan, bar desserts, Citrus, lemon, lemon bar, lemon bars, raspberry desserts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 6 tbsp butter (softened)
  • ⅓ cup canola oil

Lemon Filling

  • ½ cup flour
  • 6 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 6 lemons

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9 in pan with cooking spray
  • Mix crust ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined
  • Press crust into the 9 x 9 in pan
  • Cook for about 20 minutes, or until it begins to golden
  • Allow crust to cool while you prepare the filling
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl
  • Add flour, sugar, and the juice of the lemons (about 1 cup of lemon juice), whisking until combined
  • Pour over crust and let bake for about 25-30 minutes (bars will continue to firm as they cool)
  • Remove from oven and let cool
  • Cut into squares and garnish with powdered sugar