Recipe for Gingered Lemon Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter softened,
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar,
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest,
  • 1/2 cup minced crystallized ginger,
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger,
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour,
  • 3 large eggs,
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar,
  • 6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt1 Pre-bake the crust.

Cooking Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer beat the butter. Add 1/3 cup of sifted powdered sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.

Beat in half a teaspoon of the lemon zest, the ground ginger, the crystallized ginger, and a pinch of salt.

Add 1 1/2 cups of flour in batches, a 1/4 cup at a time, beating after each addition.

Continue to beat the crust batter until it is well combined.2spread the crust batter evenly over the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until browned lightly around the edges. While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, the lemon juice, the granulated sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest, 3 Tbsp of flour, and the baking powder in a medium sized bowl. Whisk until well blended.4 Pour the lemon batter over the pre-baked crust.

Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is golden. If you want, sift a little additional powdered sugar over the top. Let the lemon bars cool in the pan on a rack. Cut it into 36 pieces.

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