I love lemon treats. So when I was asked to make a dessert for Valentine’s Day service, I thought I would go against the grain and not make something chocolaty. The only problem was that everyone else had the same idea in mind. We ended up having 3 versions of lemon bars and nothing chocolaty, oh well. This recipe is from my friend Megan. She is my amazing baker friend and these are the best lemon bars.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temp

2 lemons, juiced
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
sprinkle of powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Mix together 1.5 cups flour, powdered sugar and butter until crumbly.
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  3. Press crumbles into an ungreased 8×8” pan so as to create a crust.
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  4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Do NOT brown.
  5. Mix remaining flour and sugar together in a bowl to create a paste. Whisk in the eggs and the lemon juice and combine well.
  6. Pour mix over the hot baked crust and return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes, until middle is mostly set.
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  7. Let it cool for at least an hour, then sprinkle the top with some powdered sugar.
  8. Cut into bars or squares and enjoy!