CARNATION LEMON BARS

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These bars are as refreshing as an icy glass of lemonade, and perfect for entertaining, potlucks, or picnics.

Provided by Nestlé USA

Categories     Lemon     Dessert     Bake     Summer     Milk/Cream

Yield Makes 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
For filling
1 (14-ounce) can Nestlé Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 large eggs
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Press lightly onto bottom and halfway up sides of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Make the filling:
  • Beat sweetened condensed milk and eggs in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt, and food coloring until blended. Fold in grated lemon peel; pour over crust.
  • Bake until filling is set and crust is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Nestle USA and www.VeryBestBaking.com. Nestle® Toll House® is a registered trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.

Stephanie Olarte
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I can't wait to try this recipe! I love lemon bars.


Joan Kirlew
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These lemon bars are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


yandere love
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I've made these lemon bars for my church bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Md Mobarok hasab Mobarak
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're light and refreshing, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sakura Miya
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I love the addition of the carnation milk in this recipe. It gives the lemon bars a really unique and delicious flavor.


tonmoy mistry
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These lemon bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Raman Rejina
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lemon bars turned out really dry.


jelly cha blanco
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These lemon bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Reyna Taylor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lemon bars turned out great! They were the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


D e v i Ł
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Overall, these lemon bars were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Jones Zzy
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The crust was a bit too dry for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Felicia Yeboah
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These lemon bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them!


Tessy Omenogor
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon bars, but these were actually really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was tart and sweet.


Manoj Stha
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These lemon bars are delicious! I love the combination of the tart lemon filling and the sweet, buttery crust.


Abdul Kadir
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These are the best lemon bars I've ever had! The crust is so buttery and flaky, and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again!


SHAHZAD KHAN Nyazii
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I've made these lemon bars several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


Syed Mazid
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These lemon bars are a delightful treat! The filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I especially love the addition of the carnation milk, which gives the bars a unique and creamy flavor.