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Sunburst Lemon Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy E PHOTO BY: gina brown

"A sweet treat that is just bursting with lemon flavor."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 57 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 36 bars

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
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  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. First, the crust: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture is mealy. Press in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is light golden brown.
  3. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In the same medium bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, flour and baking powder with an electric mixer until light, about 3 minutes. Then stir in the lemon juice. Pour the filling over the crust while it is still warm from the oven. Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until the top is slightly browned. Remove from the oven and cool.
  4. In a small bowl, stir lemon juice into the confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time until the icing is of a spreadable consistency. Spread evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into squares.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2007 by Kelly Quiroz
I agree with the many reviewers who found this recipe wonderful. And if you want it to come... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2006 by Kimberly N
Every time I make these everyone raves about them ! It is easiest to cut them if they have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by Medea
This is a great lemon bar recipe, a favorite of my friends and family. A friend's grandmother... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by nightbird2647
This was a great base recipe but I changed it a bit for my taste. I wanted to make them very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by Arlene
Absolutely perfect - sweet and tart at the same time. Recipie is easy and the results no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by PreciousGurl
These bars were just okay.The crust came out too hard and the filling was too soft. Also, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by chellebelle
This is the classic! You can leave off the icing for the usual lemon bar, or try the icing for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2008 by bethallel
I've made this recipe a few times now and I love it. I make it for our youth group and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by EIUpanthergrl