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Lemon Bars

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided plus 3 tablespoons,
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus additional, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup light cream half-and-half or milk

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350° F.
  • Line 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil; allow overhang. Grease foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Press mixture into bottom of baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes.
  • To make filling: In medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, remaining flour, lemon zest, lemon juice and light cream.
  • Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Grasp foil overhang and lift from pan. Cut into bars. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars before serving.

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Course: Dessert