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
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.
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Walter Woods
woods-walter17@hotmail.comI'm not sure about this recipe. I've never made lemon bars before.
Don Genny
dgenny37@aol.comThese lemon bars sound delicious. I'm going to have to give them a try.
Lala Khokhar
khokhar_l@aol.comI'm going to make these lemon bars for my next party.
Juan Mena
mena@yahoo.comThis recipe looks amazing!
Moustafa Salama
salama_moustafa32@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe.
Elaine Mendoza
e-m48@aol.comThese lemon bars are the perfect summer treat.
Randy Brown
randyb@yahoo.comI'll definitely be making these again.
Maggie Partida
pmaggie@gmail.comYum!
Denlson Komba
k_denlson83@hotmail.frDelicious!
Shamim Hossien
hossien_s@gmail.comI've made these lemon bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!
Tshwaro Gailele
t_gailele45@hotmail.comThese 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
aa16@hotmail.comI'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
mc57@yahoo.comThese are the best lemon bars I've ever had. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Iftikhar Bhatti
i.bhatti@yahoo.comI made these lemon bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Shahzab ali
s@yahoo.comThe 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
bezushegute82@gmail.comI 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
dragonf43@gmail.comThese lemon bars were a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious and refreshing they were.