Lemon Bars with intense lemon flavor and a buttery shortbread crust. This recipe is so simple, can be made ahead and even frozen.
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INGREDIENTS FOR THE SHORTBREAD CRUST:
►1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
►1/2 cup granulated sugar
►1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
►2 cups all-purpose flour
►1/4 tsp salt

FOR THE LEMON FILLING:
►7 large eggs, room temperature
►3 cups granulated sugar
►1 cup lemon juice
►2 Tbsp lemon zest (from 4 to 5 lemons)
►1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (from 5 large or 8 medium lemons)
►1 cup all-purpose flour

►Confectioners sugar, to dust