SHORTBREAD LEMON BARS
I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. -Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball. , Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. , Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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John Segerson
[email protected]I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
Gaming With Bot SAMIUL
[email protected]These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert! They are light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Maximilian Maximus
[email protected]I've made these lemon bars several times and they are always a hit! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ericka Thomas
[email protected]These lemon bars are so good! The crust is buttery and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
Angelina Schwarz
[email protected]I made these lemon bars for a picnic and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the buttery crust and the tangy lemon filling. I will definitely be making these again.
Imambux Gabol
[email protected]These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert! They are light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Christyan Jeffery
[email protected]I've made these lemon bars several times and they are always a hit! The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Kopano Mamabolo
[email protected]These lemon bars were easy to make and turned out great! The crust was perfectly crumbly and the lemon filling was tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
habibu Muhammed
[email protected]I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
LOKI LOKI2
[email protected]These lemon bars are so good! The crust is buttery and the lemon filling is tart and refreshing. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Kc Alade
[email protected]I've made these lemon bars several times and they always turn out delicious. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always perfect.
Thandolwethu Mate
[email protected]These lemon bars were a hit with my family and friends! The shortbread crust was the perfect base for the tangy lemon filling. I will definitely be making these again.