Lemon Crumb Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.
I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return this tried-and-true recipe. My husband loves the combination of sweet and salty! —Anna Miller, Quaker City, Ohio
Ingredients
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1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
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1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
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1 large egg
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2 cups crushed saltines (about 60 crackers)
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3 large egg yolks
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1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 cup lemon juice
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Stir in cracker crumbs; set aside 2 cups for topping.
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2.
Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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3.
In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks, milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 203 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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