– Graham cracker crumbs – Granulated sugar – Kosher salt – Unsalted butter, melted – All purpose flour – Large eggs – Fresh lemon zest – Pure vanilla extract – Lemon juice – Powdered sugar

Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.

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Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared pan and press it into an even layer. Bake the crust for 8 minutes.

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In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and eggs. Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract and stir to combine.

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Slowly pour in the lemon juice, whisking constantly. Carefully pour the lemon layer on top of the crust.

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Bake the lemon bars for  40-43 mins. Allow the bars to cool before slicing!

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When ready to serve, add the powdered sugar to a fine mesh sieve and dust it evenly over the lemon bars.

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