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Basil Lemon Bars

A classic lemon bar recipe with a basil twist. These basil lemon bars make a really nice refreshing and light dessert that will wake you up after the Thanksgiving feast.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound Butter room temp
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Cups Flour
  • Salt
  • 6 Eggs
  • 3 Cups Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 1 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Basil
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • Beat the butter and sugar together until lightened in color. Add in the flour 1/2 cup at a time and mix until combined. Press into a greased and parchment lined 9x13 baking dish to cover the whole bottom, making a 1 inch crust on the edges. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile whisk together the lemon juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and basil. Sprinkle in the flour and continue to whisk until very smooth. Pour into the crust and bake about 35 minutes until just set but still soft in the middle. Fully cool before cutting. After cutting sprinkle with powdered sugar to help them be less sticky to hold. Serve.