Description
Dive into a world of zesty delight with Emma’s Sunny Lemon Squares! This recipe features a crumbly, buttery crust topped with a vibrant, citrusy filling, all finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for sunny days, family gatherings, or whenever you need a burst of cheer!
Ingredients
Produce: 2 tsp lemon zest
Refrigerated: 6 large eggs
Condiments: 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Baking & Spices: 2 1/3 cups flour, 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Oils & Vinegars: 1 cup coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13 inch baking dish.
For the crust, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Blend in melted coconut oil until crumbly and press into the baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Whisk 2 cups sugar with 1/3 cup flour, then mix in eggs, lemon zest, and juice. Pour over baked crust.
Bake for another 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker crust, adjust the crust ingredients and use a smaller baking pan.
- Lemon squares taste even better the next day as flavors develop more deeply.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
