Lightly Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are shortbread cookies with lemon curd and a crumble. Very tasty and easy to eat!

Shortbread Cookie:
1 stick butter (softened)
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Curd:
About 1/2 cup (I used it from a jar instead of homemade and it was just as good)

Crumble:
2 tbsp butter (softened)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp rolled oats

•Preheat oven to 375 degrees

•Spray an 8x8 square dish with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper (or wax paper) so it hangs over the sides (for easy removal). Spray paper with cooking spray and set aside.

•Next, mix together the ingredents for the shortbread cookie, starting with butter and brown sugar. Gradually add flour, half cup at a time with the salt. I used my hands to mix because it was the quickest way (and kind of fun)

•Press the crumbly mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Prick with a fork about 6-10 times. Then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

•Prepare the crumble while the shortbread is cooking. Just throw the ingredents into a bowl and mix. Nothing fancy. You can even use your fingers again.

•When the shortbread comes out, spread the lemon curd on top while it is still hot.

•Evenly distribute the crumble on top.

•Bake for an additional 10 minutes.

• Remove the bars and allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan. The, remove the bars using the paper as a handle and place on top of a wire rack to finish cooling.

•Once cool, cut into bars and enjoy!

Makes 16 bar cookies.