Lemon Bars Chef John

Welcome to my Lemon Bars recipe! This delicious and easy recipe is a favorite in my kitchen, and I know it will be a hit in yours too. With a buttery shortbread crust and a tart lemon topping, this recipe is a classic dessert that everyone loves. Let's get started! ##Ingredients **H2** * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 2 eggs * 1 cup white sugar * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 2 lemons, juiced **H2** ##Instructions **H3** 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an 8x8 inch baking pan. 3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Stir in lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust. 5. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!