Desserts

Meyer Lemon Bars

These Meyer lemon bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Feel free to make them with regular lemon juice if you don’t have Meyer lemons.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice*
  • 1 heaping tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with criss-crossed pieces of aluminum foil that have an overhang of an inch or two. Spray with cooking spray unless using non-stick aluminum foil.

Cream the powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat on medium speed until mixed. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Beat the eggs, sugar, Meyer lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl either by hand or with a mixer. Sift the reserved 1/2 cup flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix well.

Pour over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for another 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness at 20 minutes, and add on time as needed.

Cool completely before cutting, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Source:foodiecrush.com