Best 6 Grannys Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Granny's Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars, a classic dessert with a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite. These delectable treats are sure to be a hit at gatherings, bake sales, or as a sweet treat anytime. With a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling, these lemon bars offer a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness. This recipe collection includes variations to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, featuring gluten-free and vegan options. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible lemon delights!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE RIBBON LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h55m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs
2 1/4 cups white flour, divided
12 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 cup melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Make crust first.
  • In a large bowl, add in your 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, melted butter, mix with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  • Press mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan, poke crust with fork all over so crust doesn't bubble up.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden. Be sure to make sure crust doesn't turn brown.
  • Take crust out and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Leave oven on. While crust is resting make filling.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat on low eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, lemon rind, baking powder, salt, sugar and vanilla.
  • Pour filling mixture over crust and bake 60 minutes. When done take out of oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup of powdered sugar over while warm.
  • Chill bars at least 1 1/2 hours before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 132.1, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 37.4, Protein 4.1

LEMON BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks salted butter, cut into cubes, plus more for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
Zest and juice of 5 lemons
Powdered sugar, for sifting

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter and line with foil.
  • Cut together the butter, flour, granulated sugar and salt. Press into the prepared pan and bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • For the filling: Whisk together the granulated sugar, flour and eggs until smooth. Add the lemon zest and juice and mix until combined. Pour over the crust and bake until just set, about 20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, then sift powdered sugar over the top before cutting into squares.

COUNTY FAIR FIRST PRIZE BLUE RIBBON LEMON BARS



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Make and share this County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gracesadowski

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup flour
3 eggs
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 lemons, rind of, grated

Steps:

  • First Make the Base:.
  • 2 cups flour.
  • ¼ cup sugar.
  • 1 cup butter softened.
  • Preheat Oven to 350.
  • Cut ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Pat crust into 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then:.
  • Make the Topping :.
  • 2 cups sugar.
  • 1 tsp baking powder.
  • ¼ cup flour.
  • 3 eggs.
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice.
  • Grated rind of 2 lemons.
  • Mix ingredients together in a large bowl and pour over crust. Bake another 20 minutes.
  • Cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 188.8, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 45.6, Protein 5

LUSCIOUS LEMON SQUARES



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A bright pop of citrus makes everything taste like sunshine, so it's no wonder that these Luscious Lemon Squares have become such a popular treat. Refreshing, sweet and just a little tart, lemon square bars are an easy-but-classic dessert. You'll want to keep this simple recipe for lemon squares handy so that you'll be able to whip up some beautiful sweets whenever the occasion calls for it.

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon until well mixed. Press in ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
  • Bake crust 20 minutes; remove from oven. In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

GRANDMA'S RASPBERRY BARS



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Wonderful chewy Christmas cookie bars.

Provided by STACEY BILLER

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Raspberry Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup raspberry jam
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Spread 2/3 of mixture into prepared pan.
  • Spread jam over mixture.
  • Combine remaining mixture with oats and walnuts; sprinkle over jam layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 81.4 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. The fresher the lemons, the better the lemon bars will taste. If you can, use organic lemons to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
  • Grate the lemon zest finely. This will help to release the essential oils and flavor of the lemons.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture in the lemon bars.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the lemon bars to be tough.
  • Bake the lemon bars until they are just set. Overbaking can cause the lemon bars to be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the lemon bars cool completely before cutting and serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Granny's Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their bright lemon flavor and creamy texture, these lemon bars are sure to be a favorite.

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