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This dessert is a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. The bars have a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. For variety of color and shape, they're a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 263 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Lemon Bars in Reminisce May/June 1996, p49
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on May. 06, 2013 by jmkasprak
These bars are a bit crust-heavy, but that keeps them from falling apart like some lemon bars I've tried.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2013 by OldChurchMom
This is the exact recipe that was in my Grandmother's recipe box. Her neighbor, Mrs. Bullard, made it for us every time we came to town for a visit. She was a fabulous cook...I wish I had her bread and butter pickle recipe! These lemon bars are a taste of my fondest childhood memories!!!Thanks for sharing.
This is the exact recipe that was in my Grandmother's recipe box. Her neighbor, Mrs. Bullard, made it for us every time we came to town for a visit. She was a fabulous cook...I wish I had her bread and butter pickle recipe! These lemon bars are a taste of my fondest childhood memories!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2013 by Melanietoler
very lemony. just like I remember.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by mknoll
Made these for a bridal shower and they were good! The only thing I would change is to add more lemon juice to suit my tastes. The lemon was not very strong. But, my husband liked them and he doesn't normally like lemon flavored things.
Reviewed on May. 28, 2012 by keverwann
I think the crust would be a better thickness if this was made in a 7x11 pan; just a touch larger than the 8x8. Mine didn't cut as nice as the picture, but I didn't wait for them to cool completely; I was impatient to eat them. They taste very good, but the powdered sugar doesn't stick when you wait for the top to cool so it makes inhaling while eating rather uncomfortable. Overall, a success for my first lemon bars.
Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by wasoongu
I've tried several lemon bar recipes, looking for the perfect one. This is it! I double the amount of lemon juice, though, to give them a little extra punch. Don't skip the grated peel! Just make sure you wash the lemon well before grating, and only include the yellow rind - none of the nasty white stuff. :)
Reviewed on May. 13, 2012 by Kaublee
These were delicious! I followed the ingredients recipe exactly and cooked in a 9x9 pan. I cooked the completed bars for 20 minutes. Perfect!
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2012 by gfgx3
I just made this recipe, followed everything to the letter, baked the crust and then with the topping exactly as called for, and it didn't turn out. The crust was too thick and came out raw, the filling had a crusty top that broke apart, and the filling was still runny. I don't know what might have happened....all my ingredients were fresh, measurements exact, but it just didn't work.
Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by CookingGem
Wonderful. Crust light and flaky. Best lemon bar recipe I have ever made. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2012 by PMFCookie
This is very good, but I may play with the recipe a bit. Felt the crust had a little too much butter in it and I may double the lemon layer... I want a higher percentage of lemon to crust.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by dozer77
one word...OUTSTANDING!!
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by girlhappy
the only complaint I have with this recipe is that I found it a little too sweet.But really this was the best lemon bar recipe I have ever made! thanks for the recipe.I will be making it again for sure.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by chocolatecraze
I made this for my husband and i used lemon extract which made it even a lemony taste. try it . U will love it. I did and i dont even like the taste of lemons until i tried this recipe. yummm!
Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by selias
Very good!!I baked it too long,,,so the bottom was well done and hard to remove from pan. But VERY tasty!!!! Next time I will reduce the time...
Very good!!
I baked it too long,,,so the bottom was well done and hard to remove from pan. But VERY tasty!!!! Next time I will reduce the time...
Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2011 by LoriR1234
Made this recipe for the girls at work. Big hit!! I didn't put as much butter in crust. I thought 1/4 cup was plenty and it was. I'm making this recipe again today for my family. Thanks Taste of home for all your recipes!
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by *Glow*
These lemon bars are delicious! Everyone just loved them. The recipe is exact. I will definitely be making these again =)
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by julies1103
Very good and easy too. My husband koved them!
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by baby dumpling
They are the best and so easy to make. I made them for the office and everyone wanted the recipe. I had to make 7 batches because my husband and son kept eating them when they were done.
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2010 by windsong77077
Incredibly delicious! So easy and everyone loves them. Always double the recipe in a 9x12 glass pan. Even than..no leftovers.Try them..you'll be so glad you did!!
Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2010 by swskitty
After making these I'v decided that I am not a big lemon bar fan, perhaps lemonade but not lemon bars. I am giving this recipe 4 stars because the recipe was exceptionally well and impressive. Also I do stress that you prick crust with a fork before baking. Good Luck!
Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by tmoverby
My daughter, who doesn't really care for lemon that much, tried this and raved about it. She called it the "best desert you've ever made, Mom." I've made quite a few, and chocolate scones were her previous favorites. Now she bugs me to make it again and again! I recommend making at least double the recipe. These are MUCH better than the expensive box mix you can buy! Thanks so much for the great recipe!
Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2010 by mom2tek
This was VERY good, easy to make! It was a hit at the party I made it for! Will be keeping this receipe as a family favorite!
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