Ingredients
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- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar for filling
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt for the crust. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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