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Lemon Cheese Bars Recipe

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Cake mix speeds along the crust and topping for these special squares shared by Janie Dennis of Evansville, Indiana. With just a handful of ingredients, the bars are so easy to assemble. Priced at 11 cents each, they're economical, too.

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Lemon Cheese Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

15 40 55

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, one egg and oil until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, extract and remaining egg until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 134 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Cheese Bars in Quick Cooking September/October 2003, p45

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2011 by conshanty

My family liked this recipe, but I think it might be better with the cream cheese layer doubled.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2011 by lurky27

A good starter recipe, but if you want it more lemony, add some zested lemon peel and lemon juice.

~ Theresa

Reviewed on May. 09, 2010 by rlconnell

This is so easy, and works so well. I have modified the type of cake mix and the flavoring, and it always turns out great. It's been a big hit at potlucks, too. Try chocolate cake mix with mint flavoring, or cherry cakemix with almond flavoring, or make up your own.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by gavingrma_OH

That looks really good. Here's another that I've gotten off this board. Delicious.

Sue

Posted by: tippytoes Replies: 33 Posted on: 4/13/2005 8:24:23 AM
#T503123

Lusious Lemon Bars
1 box Lemon cake mix
1 stick of softened butter
1 egg
Mix and press into 9x13 pan

Cream:
8 oz. cream cheese,
1 lb. powdered sugar (3 1/2 cups)
2 eggs

Pour on top of cake mixture. Bake at 350Âº for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cooled.

This is tried and true and everyone who eats them comments on how good these lemon bars are.

Tippytoes

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by Anitaaz

I struggled with this recipe. I baked it in a darker pan so it over cooked. I also felt like it needs more cream cheese and more lemon. I will make it again with some modifications