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Lemon Bars I

By: Sallie 
"Lemon bars on a shortbread base."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (94)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 16 squares
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. To make Bottom Layer: Mix one cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Melt the butter and stir into flour mixture.
  3. Press flat and even into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. While baking, make the top layer: Mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the baking powder.
  5. Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and rind, mix again.
  6. Pour over bottom layer; Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool a little, cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 133 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by Schmoo2   view full review
DELICIOUS!!! I followed the advice of the other reviews and added 1 extra tablespoon of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2005 by MYFROHNER   view full review
This recipe was really good and better yet it was quick and easy. Instead of powdered sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by melis   view full review
Baked the crust for about 15 minutes prior to adding the lemon curd, it only baked for 20...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Rebecca   view full review
These had a wonderful lemon taste, not too tart, not too sweet. We will mark this recipe as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by Adrienne   view full review
This was very Yummie...Will be my only lemon bar recipe :) As per other suggestions I added 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by ALH97   view full review
I liked the crust and enjoyed the overall taste of the bars when they were still warm. At...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by AlisaLansdale   view full review
These were fantastic! Made to take on a ski trip and half were eaten on the drive up!!! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by JOANMANZ   view full review
These are wonderful. Light,lemony and easy to make. Will use this recipe over and over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by WENDYMC   view full review
Excellent recipe, so easy! I used a little extra lemon juice - just used all the juice I got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by EARTHFLOWER   view full review
Very good lemon flavor. I made these and my husband and I both thought the lemon was a...

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