Classic Lemon Bars

• Crust

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

• Lemon layer

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest

1. Crust
2. 1Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment, leaving some hanging over the sides.
3. 2Mix the butter, powdered sugar, flour and salt until it comes together like soft dough. Press it evenly into the pan.
4. 3Bake 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges.
5. Lemon layer
6. 4While the crust bakes, whisk the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest until smooth.
7. 5Pour over the hot crust and bake 20–25 minutes more, until the center no longer jiggles.
8. 6Cool completely, then chill at least 1 hour. Lift out, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

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