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Gluten Free Lemon Bars

Gluten Free Lemon Bars

These gluten free lemon bars are sweet, tangy and perfect for Spring and Summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8 baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1.5 cups gluten free all purpose baking flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons water use as needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1.25 cups white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons gluten free all purpose baking flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the butter to the microwave and melt for 25 seconds. It won't be fully melted, but should be mostly melted.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, butter and salt. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of water and mix until a dough forms.
  • If it seems too crumbly, whisk in the third tablespoon of water.
  • Press into the baking pan until even.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the flour and sugar for the filling.
  • Whisk in all remaining ingredients until smooth.
  • When the crust is done, pour in the filling and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center looks set.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then let set in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours before slicing.
  • Slice into 16 squares and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge.

Notes

For more tang, you can decrease the sugar to 1 cup or add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
Keyword baking, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Lemon Bars, spring, summer
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