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Lemon Dream Bars

SUBMITTED BY: bluebayou

"This is a recipe I have had for about thirty years. It has stood the test of time and is as good today as it was then."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 9x9 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
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  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees).
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar with the 1 cup of flour. Cut in the 1/3 cup of butter until mixture is coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Set aside to cool.
  3. In the same bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts until everything is coated. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust. Return to the oven to bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. To make the icing, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice and confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour and spread over the top of the bars as soon as they come out of the oven. Cool for 15 minutes before cutting into bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2004 by ALOHA3
EXCELLENT!! Was gone almost as fast as it was made. I really don't like coconut or walnut...... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by WENDA
One of the best lemonbars ever! Everyone at work loved them and want more! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2004 by REBJEANNIE
Ok, I have no idea what the other reviewers commented on, but I don't think it was this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by MKGCPA
My mom made these when I was a kid.... they're wonderful. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by Sandi S.
Wow...a great tasting lemon bar that is soft and slightly chewy. Used the zest and juice of 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by RECID68
Great recipe! I've now made these 3 times, and have found that also adding about 1/4 tsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by LONDONER
I made this for our house. Loved it so much, am making it for an upcoming bake sale at our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2004 by LESLEYfromWI
These bars were okay but not lemony enough. I agree with another reviewer that something was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by Paula
This is an excellent recipe! I put in 3 tbsp. of lemon juice and used chopped pecans instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by CookieDough
These bars were good, but just not what I expected. I feel that they're lacking "something"... MORE

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