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Thomas Baker

Meyer Lemon Bars Easy and Delicious Recipe

Meyer Lemon Bars are a bright taste of summer with their tart-sweet filling and buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or anytime you crave a refreshing dessert. This recipe features Meyer Lemon Bars, Lemon Meyer Recipes, and Meyer Lemon Desserts naturally, making it a delightful treat that showcases the unique flavor of Meyer lemons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 155
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (4.5 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (2.3 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces)
  • 3 large eggs room temperature, beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice, about 3 large
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or line an 8"X 8" glass baking dish with parchment.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, mix until just combined. Press dough into bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake crust at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until barely golden.
  4. While crust bakes, prepare filling by blending sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and salt in the same bowl until just combined.
  5. Pour filling onto baked crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  6. Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely to set.
  7. Cut into 16 squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Garnish with thin slices of Meyer lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • To double the batch, bake in a 13"X 9" pan. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Allow bars to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.