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Lemon Bars I

SUBMITTED BY: Sallie PHOTO BY: mykidsmom

"Lemon bars on a shortbread base."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 16 squares

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by AlisaHellman
These were fantastic! Made to take on a ski trip and half were eaten on the drive up!!! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by WENDYMC
Excellent recipe, so easy! I used a little extra lemon juice - just used all the juice I got... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Rebecca
These had a wonderful lemon taste, not too tart, not too sweet. We will mark this recipe as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by Schmoo2
DELICIOUS!!! I followed the advice of the other reviews and added 1 extra tablespoon of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by melis
Baked the crust for about 15 minutes prior to adding the lemon curd, it only baked for 20... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2005 by MYFROHNER
This recipe was really good and better yet it was quick and easy. Instead of powdered sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by EARTHFLOWER
Very good lemon flavor. I made these and my husband and I both thought the lemon was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by ALH97
I liked the crust and enjoyed the overall taste of the bars when they were still warm. At... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2004 by 2NICOLE
These lemon bars are easy to make and result in a nice, traditional lemon bar. The crust was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by JOANMANZ
These are wonderful. Light,lemony and easy to make. Will use this recipe over and over... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Lemon Bars I

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 133

  • Total Fat: 3.6g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg
  • Sodium: 53mg
  • Total Carbs: 24g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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