Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Incorporate lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a variation, replace lemon juice with lime juice.
- Add raspberry jam on top before baking for a berry twist.
- Use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Use high-quality lemon extract to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg