ICED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS

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Buttery, rich shortbread bursts with a twist of lemon flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, slightly softened
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 300°F). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup powdered sugar, the granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon peel and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Stir in flour, cornstarch and salt. Press dough in pan with floured fingers.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all Lemon Icing ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread cooled bars with Lemon Icing; let stand 15 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Les Cooper
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These lemon bars are the best I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the lemon filling is perfectly tart. I love that they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jiuliana McKenzie
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


dipesh mahato
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I made these lemon bars for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. The crust is so flaky and the lemon filling is perfectly tart. I'll definitely be making these again.


Suleman Mandoze
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These lemon bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the sweet crust and the tart lemon filling. I'll definitely be making these again.


Malik saleem 7294
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! These lemon bars are delicious. The crust is so flaky and the lemon filling is perfectly tart. I'll definitely be making these again.


Louis Garica
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I love that they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Prince Kanyepi
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sabrina Nduom
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These lemon bars are amazing! They're the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is so buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is perfectly smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Real Ahmed
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I've tried many lemon bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is so flaky and the filling is perfectly tart. I love that it's not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Zeibkhan Zeib
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These lemon bars were a hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. The shortbread crust is perfectly crumbly and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. I'll definitely be making these again.