Lemon Bars Recipe

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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

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Lemon Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 9 Servings
10 45 55

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • FILLING:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and peel; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Yield: 9 servings.

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 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...

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!

 
 

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