Gooey Lemon Bars

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These lemon bars are made with all-natural ingredients and are a great dessert for any occasion. With a tart lemon filling and a sweet, buttery crust, these bars are a citrusy treat with a deliciously tangy lemon gooey filling that will leave you wanting more.

Prep Time20

Cook Time47

Total Time1 7

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Lynda - Southern Kissed

Ingredients

Cookie Crust Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup powdered sugar
¾ cup butter softened
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Gooey Lemon Filling

6 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Optional Topping

¼ cup Powdered Sugar sifted
Lemon slices

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To make the bars easier to remove after baking, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
Add the cookie crust ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix at low speed for 2 minutes until the consistency is crumbly.
Place the crust mixture into the prepared pan and use your fingers to press firmly to create a compacted even layer
Bake the crust for 22 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack or towel.
In a mixing bowl, add the lemon custard ingredients. Whisk by hand or mix on low using a stand mixer for 2 minutes until the consistency is smooth and silky. Pour the lemon custard over the crust.
Bake for 25 minutes. Use a toothpick to make sure the lemon custard comes out clean.
Place the 9x13 baking dish on a cooling rack for 1 hour until cooled. Transfer to the fridge for 2 hours or until chilled.
Sift powdered sugar over top and cut into 20 bars. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

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