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Description
Classic lemon crumb bars with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart lemon filling, topped with a crumbly streusel.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 2 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Pour lemon mixture over the crust.
- Crumble remaining dough over the lemon filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add more lemon juice.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg