STREUSEL-TOPPED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS

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Light and tasty first time make it and come out good!! Family love it!

Provided by Sylwia Wojdyla Ohlrich

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c all purpose flour
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 egg yolks
6 large eggs
2 1/2 c granulated sugar, divided
1 1/4 c all purpose flour, divided
1 tsp baking powder
4 tsp lemon zest
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
powdered sugar for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine first 3 ingredients in food processor. Add 3/4 cup butter to food processor, and pulse 12 to 15 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolks to food processor, and pres just until mixture forms clumps. ( Clumps will be moist) Press mixture onto bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9 - inch pan.
  • 2. Bake at 350 F for 16 to 18 minutes or just until edges are golden brown.Remove from oven, and reduce oven temperature to 325 F.
  • 3. Whisk together 6 eggs and 2 cups sugar in large bowl until blended. Combine 1/2 cup flower and baking powder ; whisk into egg mixture until blended. Whisk in lemon zest and lemon juice. Immediately pour lemon mixture over hot crust in pan.
  • 4. Bake at 325 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven.
  • 5. Combine 1/4 tsp. salt and remaining 3/4 cup flower and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter pieces with a pastry blander or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over hot lemon mixture.
  • 6. Bake at 325 F for 25 minutes or just until lightly golden.Let cool completely on a wire rack ( about 1 hour). Cut into 32 bars, and sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar just before serving.

Bd world
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The streusel topping was a bit too dry.


Beebah Wearz
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These bars are too sweet for my taste.


haildorothy
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I'm allergic to lemons, so I can't eat these bars. But they look delicious!


Computer Device
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these bars look so good that I'm willing to give them a try.


Sajeeb Bhattacharjee
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These bars look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


iam Shibli
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I'm definitely going to make these bars again. They're so easy and delicious!


Ntinyari Kanyua
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These bars are a great way to use up extra lemons.


Nsubuga Simon
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I love the combination of lemon and shortbread in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Crystal Johnson
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These bars are so good! The shortbread crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is tart and sweet. The streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


ZAHIR SHAH
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got lots of compliments on how delicious they were.


Aedyn P
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right. I love the streusel topping, it adds a nice bit of texture and sweetness.


Jaffar Khattak
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these bars were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The bars turned out perfectly and were a huge hit with my family.


Emanuel Williams
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These lemon shortbread bars were a delightful treat! The streusel topping added a perfect crunchy texture to the soft and buttery shortbread base. The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the bars were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.