Protected: Shortbread Lemon Bars with Candied Lemons

Name: Shortbread Lemon Bars with Candied Lemons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature ); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional); 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup lemon juice (5-6 medium lemons); 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 6 large eggs (room temperature); 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup all purpose flour (sifted); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 lemons; 2 cups water; 2 cups granulated sugar