Luscious Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

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I have been making these ooey, gooey and crunchy Lemon Bars since I was a child! I have always LOVED Lemon-flavored anything, so this dessert is (and always has been) #1 on my Favorites list!!! These yummy lemon bars are so simple to make and quickly disappear, so you may want to make 2 batches 😉 Enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 9" x 13" Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Crust:

  • 16 Tbsp Salted Butter, Softened (2 sticks)
  • 2 Cup All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour, Sifted I used "Krusteaz" GF All-Purpose flour; *Must be sifted to cut down on graininess (you may substitute regular flour, if you're not making GF)
  • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar

Ingredients for the Lemon Mixture:

  • 4 Large Eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Tbsp All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour, Sifted I used "Krusteaz" GF all-purpose flour; You may substitute regular flour, if you're not making GF
  • 1 tsp Gluten Free Baking Powder
  • 5-6 Tbsp lemon juice Fresh or bottled
  • 1 Lemon Zest (optional)

Topping

  • Powdered Sugar (optional) as much or as little as desired

Instructions
 

Making the Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Very lightly grease the sides of the 9" x 13" baking pan. Set aside.
  • Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the Paddle attachment, combine the Softened Butter, GF Flour and Powdered Sugar until thoroughly blended.
  • Press this mixture into the prepared baking pan to evenly cover the bottom.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool a little while you prepare the Lemon topping mixture.

Making the Lemon Topping/Mixture:

  • Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the Whisk attachment, beat the Eggs until light.
  • Gradually add the Granulated Sugar to the Eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the Egg-Sugar mixture and mix thoroughly, until completely smooth.
  • Pour over the baked Crust.
  • Bake in the 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until set (no longer jiggling). Note: if the top starts to get too dark, cover pan with foil.
  • Let cool and then sprinkle with Powdered Sugar. Enjoy!
  • Enjoy!
Keyword bars, dessert, gluten-free, lemon, sweets, Treats