Best 3 Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our melt-in-your-mouth lemon bars, a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. These delectable bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a velvety lemon filling, resulting in a textural symphony that will tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe includes two variations: a classic lemon bar and a luscious blueberry lemon bar, each offering a unique flavor experience. For those with dietary restrictions, we also provide a gluten-free option, ensuring everyone can savor these irresistible treats.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Melt in Your Mouth Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened (no substituting)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons lemon juice (i use bottled)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Mix crust ingred. with fork as you would for a pie crust. pat into a 9x13 pan which has been greased and floured. bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • as crust is baking. mix filling. after crust has baked 15 minutes, pour filling over crust and continue baking for 25 minutes. cool bars completely.
  • make frosting by beating butter,powdered sugar and milk for 6 to 8 minutes on high speed. then add 2 tblsp. cold water one at a time. beat until smooth. spread over cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 123.1, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 48.3, Protein 4.8

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH LEMON CUTOUTS



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Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.-Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING :
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Yellow colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. flower-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, shortening and extracts until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH LEMON BARS



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Ann set high expectations for this lemon bars recipe ... and they turned out every bit as good as she said! The shortbread crust is buttery with a creamy lemon center. The velvety frosting melts in your mouth. Perfectly sweet and tart, these lemon bars are a perfect after-dinner or brunch treat.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c butter, softened (no substituting)
1/2 c powdered sugar
FILLING
4 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 c sugar
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
6 Tbsp lemon juice (I use bottled)
FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c powdered sugar
1 tsp milk
2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix crust ingredients with a fork as you would for a pie crust. Pat into a 9x13 pan which has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • 2. As crust is baking, mix filling.
  • 3. After crust has baked for 15 minutes pour filling over crust and continue baking for 25 minutes. Cool bars completely.
  • 4. Make frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, and milk for 6 to 8 minutes on high speed. Then add 2 tbsp cold water one at a time. Beat until smooth.
  • 5. Spread over cooled bars.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemon juice and zest give these bars their bright, citrusy flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use 100% lemon juice, not a lemon-lime blend.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown. This will ensure that the bars are cooked through but still have a gooey center.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Serve the bars with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This will take them to the next level!

Conclusion:

These lemon bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these lemon bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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