Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly. There was enough crust to cover the bottom of my pan, and enough lemon filling to cover the top of it nicely. The crust baked up well and the filling set.. BUT- it tastes like a slightly lemony quiche over a shortbread crust. Not a horrible taste (though the eggy texture is a bit unsettling), but this can't seriously be a recipe for lemon bars. There's no way.

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sprostongreen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2009

My family and I think these bars are super yummy! They are not too lemony so they are liked by all... even those that claim not to like lemon bars! These bars melt in your mouth! I brought them to my hubby's work and now every time I stop in his coworkers ask me when I will be bringing more lemon bars!

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Kristin Rae

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Slayton, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Marshall, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

These were so easy to make and were the perfect sweet treat! I made them for a camping / tailgating weekend... they traveled well and there were none left at the end of the weekend!

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TVCHICK

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Home Town: Georgetown, Delaware, USA

Living In: Vienna, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

These were fantastic. Definately double the crust recipe; perfectly tangy and sweet, soft, delicious! Don't dust with confectioners sugar until just before serving, it gets absorbed into the bars otherwise. People were begging for the recipe!

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dusty

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

These are really good. I did add the zest of the lemon I juiced since I didn't see any reason why it should go to waste. I followed the recipe to a T they are a thin bar but pack a lot of flavor with the added zest. I didn't have a hard time cutting them at all they sliced nice and pretty =))

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ladybuggs5224

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Living In: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

They tasted delicious, but every time I make them, there never seams to be enough lemon filling on top. And a little hard to cut into squares.

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Meadow Brady

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Living In: Alma, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2009

I thought the taste of these bars were perfect and that they are extremely easy to prepare. One problem; I couldn't cut them into neat bars. The lemon filling is too liquidy and they were quite messy. Doubling the flour and eggs as gourmetmom suggests seems like it wouldn't help with this issue. Unless I cut down on the eggs and left the rest of the recipe in tact...not sure what to do.

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jenni

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009

pretty good! Even worked with 2 eggs since I didn't have 3 on hand! Also turned the temp down to 350 and you definitely need to watch the crust! I will make these again!!

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NorCal*Mom

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

These are great. Very easy to make. I have also made them with Key lime juice, since I live in florida and everyone here loves key lime. These are a home made staple for me. I have people at my job request these...:)

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JANET

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Home Town: Oceanside, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

For some reason these didn't really turn our for me. They were VERY tart and the top ended up having a very odd texture. The crust was good though. I'll def. use it for the bottom of other things, like fruit pizza!

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mandyann

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Living In: Marquette, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

These were pretty easy to make, but I thought it lacked a good lemon flavor. I think if you would add some lemon zest too it would help bring out the flavor more. I think I overcooked the crust a bit so it was kind of hard.

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Clover

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Home Town: New Cuyama, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

With corrections, this recipe is fantastic. Definitely the best lemon bars I've ever tasted, and my entire family agrees. I didn't have time to cool them all the way before serving, and they were even more amazing served a little warm! FYI: I doubled the crust, and used 1 cup lemon juice and 2 cups white sugar in the filling.

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Emily Rose

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Home Town: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Living In: Emporia, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

20 minutes in my oven burned the crust...and continuing with the recipe just turned the whole crust black. The lemon topping was also terrible looking - I would NOT recommend making this recipe the same as listed!!! It's a waste of your time and ingredients. The recommendations many refer to where you double the topping is a great one - that worked perfect the 2nd time around! Thanks to that reviewer!!!

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Susan

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

Wow this is by far the most addictive dessert I have ever made! I love citrus flavors and this is just fantastic! I've made this recipe several times and my family just LOVES these! I do exactly what GOURMETMOMMY suggests and its been a 5 star batch everytime I've made it! I'll definetly continue to make this recipe!

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2009

There are other lemon bar recipes on this site but.... this one requires no sifter, doesn't need a mixer, fewer ingredients, fewer reviewers' changes. My only adjustment was putting it in a 9x9 pan at 350 - TRUST ME, SMALLER PAN IS NEEDED. I can't imagine making it any thinner if it was in a 9x13. No need to double ingredients like reviews suggested if you just put it in a smaller pan. It took about 5 minutes to make the crust. While that was baking, about 15 minutes to whisk other ingredients. Then 15-20 minutes in oven.....so within 45 minutes you have very tasty lemon bars = 5 stars!!!

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NJtoAL

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Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2009

The lemon bars tasted good, but I wouldn't say they were jaw-dropping amazing. Somehow, the bars turned out to be very thin, even though we followed the recipe exactly and spread the mixture into a 9x13 pan as directed. Definitely do not put back in the oven for more than 20 minutes as ours came out with VERY crisp bottoms. Maybe I'll try again someday - I do love lemon bars.

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Joy

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

I absolutly love it!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009

yep, they were easy to make. but not FABULOULSY delicious. tasted more like shortbread with a wee bit o lemon topping.thank you though, for sharing the recipe, just not enough lemon in this bar for my tastebuds :)

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