These lemon bars are packed full of flavor! Decadent and rich, it’s the perfect treat!

Recipe

For the Crust

1 cup butter softened

1/2 cup organic sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten free flour

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For the Filling

6 large eggs

3  cups organic sugar

2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 6 lemons)

1 cup  fresh squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour

Preheat oven to 350`. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper and set aside. For the crust, beat the butter and sugar in a large electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the flour and salt. Press crust mixture in the bottom of the 9 x 13 pan and bake for 20 minutes until it becomes lightly golden brown.

For the filling, whisk together the eggs and sugar.  Add the lemon zest and juice. And finally the salt and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.  Cool and cut in squares and then into triangles if desired. Dust with powdered sugar.