SUNNY LEMON BARS

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Who would have guessed a pouch of sugar cookie mix got these bars off to a deliciously sweet start?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick), softened
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press mixture evenly. Bake about 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in same large bowl, stir together filling ingredients except lemon juice. Stir in lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Davidssv
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I'm not a fan of lemon desserts, but I tried these lemon bars and was pleasantly surprised. They're not too tart and the crust is really good.


Sufiyanjaan Sufiyan
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These lemon bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.


Ujala zafar
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I've never made lemon bars before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.


Nulu Bady
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right.


Chukwunekwu Godspower
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Munni munni
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These lemon bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfect.


Dany Yasser
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lemon bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Zynead Velasco
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These lemon bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best lemon bars he's ever had.


Ritika Maharjan
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon bars were surprisingly good. The crust was nice and crumbly, and the filling was tart but not too sour.


Shogunyan the Undaunting
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These are the best lemon bars I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet.


Ali_ Nadeem900
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I've made these lemon bars several times and they always turn out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


BABA SULTAN
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These lemon bars are a burst of sunshine! The tangy lemon filling is perfectly balanced by the sweet shortbread crust. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.