Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
Powdered Sugar
Salt
Granulated Sugar
Large Eggs
Fresh Lemon Juice
Fresh Lemon Zest
Candy Eyeballs
Orange Sprinkles or Frosting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and powdered sugar, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden.
4. While the crust bakes, whisk together granulated sugar and flour, then add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, mixing until smooth.
5. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes, until the center is just set.
6. Cool the bars in the pan for one hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely firm.
7. Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment, cut into squares, and decorate with candy eyeballs and an orange sprinkle beak.
Notes
For the best results, do not overwork the crust dough. Ensure bars are thoroughly chilled before cutting for clean slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
