The Best Lemon Bars

For all of the lemon lovers in your life, these traditional bars are the very best there’s.

Elements

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar (divided)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all function flour (divided)
• 1 teaspoon salt (scant)
• 6 eggs3 lemons (massive)
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• powdered sugar (dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
2. Spray a 9×13” baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, and put aside.
3. To make the crust, place the softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to mix (or use an electrical hand mixer). Add 2 cups flour and proceed whisking till a delicate dough kinds. Switch the dough to the baking pan.
4. Utilizing a tamper, clear arms, or the underside of a heavy glass, press the dough into an excellent layer.
5. Switch the baking pan to the center rack of the oven.
6. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, till barely golden on the edges. Whereas the crust bakes, put together the filling.
7. Place the eggs, 2 1/Four cups sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice into a big mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously till the combination is easy and mixed. Sift 1/2 cup flour into the bowl. Whisk till the flour is absolutely included.
8. Take away the baking pan from the oven. Pour the lemon filling over the crust.
9. Switch the baking pan to the center rack of the oven.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or till the filling is ready and a toothpick inserted within the middle comes out clear.
11. Take away the baking pan from the oven. Enable the bars to chill for 20 minutes at room temperature, then switch them to the fridge. Chill for at the least 2 hours earlier than slicing and serving.
12. Simply earlier than serving, sift a beneficiant layer of powdered sugar over the bars. Slice and serve.