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Lemon Bars

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl using either a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy.
  • Add flour and salt and beat until a thick dough forms. Press cookie dough into a baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Pour lemon custard over the baked shortbread crust. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the lemon filling is set.