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Lemon Bars

All purpose flour2cups
Sugar3/4cup
Butter2sticks
Salt0.5teaspoon
Vanilla extract2teaspoons
Almond extract1teaspoon
Eggs6
Granulated sugar1 3/4cups
Confectioners sugar1/4cup
Honey1tablespoon
Lemon zest2tablespoons
Lemon juice1cup

Instructions

  1. Cut the butter into cubes and place in the freezer for 30min.
  2. Put half of the butter and 1 cup of flour in a food processor. Pulse until mixture starts to become crumbly.
  3. Add the remaining butter, flour, sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extracts. Continue pulsing until the mixture is pea-sized crumbs.
  4. Press the crust into a 9x13in baking dish and bake for 15-20min or until slightly brown.
  5. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, powdered sugar, honey, lemon zest and juice.
  6. Pour filling into the par baked crust, continue baking for 30-35min or until the center is firm.
  7. Remove lemon bars from the baking dish and let cool on a wire rack.
  8. Garnish with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or mint.