These Lemon Bars are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling.

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3 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups for crust and 1/2 cup for filling

2/3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp salt

12 tbsp unsalted butter melted

3 tbsp lemon zest

3 cups sugar

8 eggs large

room temperature

1 cup lemon juice fresh

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups of flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven.
Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until set.
Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.

For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest. Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for a smoother filling.

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