Best Ever Easy Lemon Bars

Easy Lemon Bars are my go-to lemon dessert recipe. These
mouthwatering lemon bars are bright and vibrant, they are utterly
delicious. The creamy texture and lemony flavor makes these a crowd
favorite! Easy prep, easy cleanup and gone in a snap. My perfect ANYTIME
bars. Truly the best lemon bars ever!

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 lemon finely zested

Instructions

1. Preheat
   the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×9-inch pan with baking spray, then
   line the pan with parchment paper (this will make it easier to remove
   the lemon bars in one piece so you can cut them properly on a cutting
   board).
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup powdered
   sugar, butter, and salt with a fork until a crumbly dough forms. Press
   the dough into the prepared pan so it covers the bottom and goes about
   1/2 inch up the sides. Bake about 10 minutes or until it is a light
   golden brown.
3. While the crust is baking, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, eggs, sugar, lemon juice and fine lemon zest.
4. Remove crust from oven, pour the lemon mixture over the crust.
5. Bake
   20-25 minutes, or until the center is set (doesn’t jiggle when you
   shake the pan). Allow lemon bars to cool for 30 minutes in pan. Using
   parchment, remove lemon bars and set on cutting board. Allow to cool
   completely or refrigerate until completely cooled.
6. Cut into 16 squares. Sprinkle the remaining powdered sugar over the cooled lemon bars before serving.