LEMON CHEESE BARS

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Cake mix speeds along the crust and topping for these special squares shared by Janie Dennis of Evansville, Indiana. With just a handful of ingredients, the bars are so easy to assemble. Priced at 11 cents each, they're economical, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, one egg and oil until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, extract and remaining egg until smooth. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Malachi Jenkins
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Kimberly Tuck
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I'm not a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ormarni Art
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These bars were the perfect addition to my summer picnic.


smoke1wityagirl Fauntleroy
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone wanted the recipe.


Yasir Yk007
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These bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


aghama darlington
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I added some fresh raspberries to the lemon filling and they were delicious!


Saif Jan
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and turned out great!


Douglas Luong
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These bars were the perfect summer dessert! They were light and refreshing.


Da Official King Pj
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The lemon flavor was a bit too strong for me, but my husband loved them.


Emmanuel Lailai
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


M A Kalam
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


M E Ekramul
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars came out perfect. They were the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Majed Boudriga
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These bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


Thomas Cochran
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the lemon filling was delicious.


Ethan Hrynyk
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Kasun Rangashan
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Rui Kawazaki
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These lemon cheese bars were a delightful treat! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling was perfectly tart and creamy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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