LEMON PIE BARS

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This is a really easy recipe that my mom made before the lemon bar 'rage' was on! Thick-skinned lemons work the best. I suggest using real butter and eggs, I've tried using eggbeaters--nowhere near as good!

Provided by RCFoodie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 2 cups of flour and confectioner's sugar together. Cut in the butter or margarine. Mix well until the dough resembles pie dough consistency. Press the dough into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Beat together eggs, sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and lemon rind for at least 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
  • Bake the bars another 20 minutes, or until the lemon topping has set. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 49.9 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Dilshad Palari
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are now my new favorite dessert!


Olivia Tayler
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These bars are the perfect size for a party or potluck.


Jacob Munyoki
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These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. I can make them a day or two ahead of time, and they're still just as good.


Vickey Vickey
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I love how versatile these bars are. I've made them with different types of fruit, and they're always delicious.


Banele Sibiya
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These bars are the perfect way to use up leftover lemons.


A King
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I love the simplicity of these bars. They're made with just a few ingredients, but they pack a lot of flavor.


Amararathna WD
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These bars are my go-to dessert when I'm short on time. They're so quick and easy to make, and they always turn out delicious.


Isaac Ages
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Jyothi Karimpudi
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon flavor bursts in my mouth.


Yasith Dewmina
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I made these bars for my family and they were a huge hit. My kids even asked for seconds!


Cabdulahi Kabtan
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're just the right amount of tart and sweet.


Seidu Nadrat
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These bars are so good, I could eat them every day.


Eunice Henry
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The lemon filling is perfectly tart and the crust is flaky and buttery. These bars are a must-try!


Abu Haju
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip them up at a moment's notice.


Stephanie Ellis
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light, refreshing, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Cynthia Lumbeta
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were gone in minutes! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Picno Tech
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These lemon pie bars were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the tangy filling and the buttery crust. I'll definitely be making them again.