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Lemon Pie Bars

SUBMITTED BY: kukadog PHOTO BY: HotMammaChef

"This is a really easy recipe that my mom made before the lemon bar "rage" was on! Thick skinned lemons work the best. I suggest using real butter and eggs, I've tried using eggbeaters -- nowhere near as good!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 32 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix 2 cups of flour and confectioner's sugar together. Cut in the butter or margarine. Mix well until the dough resembles pie dough consistency. Press the dough into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Beat together eggs, sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and lemon rind for at least 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
  5. Bake the bars another 20 minutes, or until the lemon topping has set. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when cooled.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by stefanardo
This is an great, simple recipe that I make with my 3 year old. If you halve the lemons and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Amy W
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! I used 2 lemons for the juice and zest!! Drizzled with a thin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by Jackie P
I thought these lemon bars were delicious! I followed the recipe as it was printed, although... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by KIMBERLYT1
Definitely a good lemon bar, but not lemony enough. I have made this many times now and I add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by MARSHALLA
This was an easy recipe to make. It tasted much better than it looked. I will make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Tori
Very yummy recipe. Easy, even though it can get messy at times (with the dough). I will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by Sarah Ann
Scrumptious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Libs
Did not care for these , i too thought the crust was to thick and not enough lemon filling. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2005 by YSAMFM
So easy and delicious! I had been searching for the perfect lemon bar recipe, this is it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2005 by LESLEYfromWI
I agree with another reviewer that the crust was way too thick. We also did not like the... MORE

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