Butterscotch Lemon Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Tart and sweet, these butterscotch lemon bars combine the brightness of lemon with the richness of butterscotch for a truly show-stopping dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gconfectioners' sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 120 mllemon juice
- 120 glemon zest
- 150 mllight corn syrup
- 200 gbutterscotch chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Use a whisk to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Tip: Be patient and let the mixture come together fully.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for gentle folding.
- 6
Press half of the flour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to evenly distribute the mixture for a flat layer.
- 7
Pour the lemon mixture over the flour mixture.
Tip: Let the mixture spread and fill the dish evenly.
- 8
Drizzle the light corn syrup over the lemon mixture.
Tip: This will help create a beautiful sheen on top.
- 9
Sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the top.
Tip: Let them melt slightly to create a gooey layer.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Keep an eye on the timer, as the baking time may vary.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the edges and remove from the pan.
- 12
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious butterscotch lemon bars!
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