Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds richness.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie alternative.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease an 8-inch baking dish with butter.

Press half of the dough into the baking dish until it is 1/2 centimeter thick and prick with a fork.

Bake the crust for 20 to 25 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup white sugar, 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, 2 tablespoons flour, and a pinch of salt.

Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.

Bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes.

Mix 100 grams powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 4 teaspoons lemon juice to create a glaze.

Spread the glaze over the cooled lemon bars.

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