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.

Walter Woods
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never made lemon bars before.


Don Genny
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These lemon bars sound delicious. I'm going to have to give them a try.


Lala Khokhar
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I'm going to make these lemon bars for my next party.


Juan Mena
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This recipe looks amazing!


Moustafa Salama
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Elaine Mendoza
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer treat.


Randy Brown
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Maggie Partida
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Yum!


Denlson Komba
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Delicious!


Shamim Hossien
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I've made these lemon bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Tshwaro Gailele
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These lemon bars are a great way to use up extra lemons. I love that they're not too sweet and the lemon flavor really shines through.


AF Akram
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I'm not usually a big fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor is not too overpowering and the crust is perfectly crispy.


Chase Morgan
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These are the best lemon bars I've ever had. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Iftikhar Bhatti
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Shahzab ali
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The lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the shortbread crust is buttery and crumbly. These bars are the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Bezu Shegute
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I love how easy these lemon bars are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet and tangy.


Filthy Commie Dragon
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These lemon bars were a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious and refreshing they were.