Old-Fashioned Lemon Bars Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 16, 2008

These had an excellent flavor and chewy texture--on the outside edges that were cooked correctly. The middle was very "sludgy" and remained so even after an extra 15 minutes of cooking. I think next time I'll try it in an 11 x 7 pan, and perhaps drop the oven temperature to 325. I used dried cranberries, they were a wonderful replacement for the raisins.

—KCANDROSE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 07, 2012

Followed the recipe exactly and it was more of a cake than a true lemon bar. It looks nothing like the picture provided. If i wanted to make lemon bread I will use this recipe. Otherwise I will look else where for a true lemon bar.

—homecooker

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Feb 14, 2007

i made these for christmas and my family loved them, i love them! great recipe, i didn't have raisins so i didn't add those, but next time i might try them

—rachel

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Aug 21, 2006

These were good, but I think they would have been better if I'd followed the recipe exactly. I fudged a little on the brown sugar because I ran out, and so I added a cup of mixed powdered sugar and molasses. I do not recommend this, as the molasses takes over the flavor.

—hondafifi

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Mar 10, 2012

This needed tweaking for the shortbread. I used butter and left out the raisins. I added raspberries for contrast flavors. It looked brown on top when it was done, so I might cook the base differently.

—sweetserenade

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Jan 11, 2013

This did not turn out how I expected. Did NOT look anything like the picture or lemon bars I ahve made in the past. Tastes ok, but wasn't what I wanted...

—AXOIDAHO

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Nutrition

Calories
115 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
17.8 g
6%

Cholesterol
12 mg
4%

Fat
4.7 g
7%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
74 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Old-Fashioned Lemon Bars

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 115
Calories from Fat: 42

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.7g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 12mg 4 %
Sodium 74mg 3 %
Potassium 56mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.8g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
Sugars 11.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.