Limoncello Lemon Bars are the perfect party dessert! Just a splash of Limoncello brings out the lemon flavor and makes these bars party worthy!
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 sticks butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 6 extra large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 ounces Limoncello liquor
- 1 cup flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting on top of the bars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt in batches, beating to combine after each addition.
- Press the crust into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Make the filling by whisking the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, Limoncello and flour together in a bowl. Poor the filling over the baked crust and bake for 35 minutes until the filling is set.
- Let cool to room temperature and dust with powdered sugar and fresh lemon zest. Bars can be cut into 20 squares or 40 triangles.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
