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 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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