Irresistible Lemon Bars That Will Make Your Mouth Water

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
36
Yield:
1 – 9×13 inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • cupconfectioners’ sugar

  • ¾cupbutter or margarine, softened

  • 3eggs

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar

  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • ¼cuplemon juice

  • cupconfectioners’ sugar for decoration

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

  2. Combine the flour, 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, and butter. Pat dough into prepared pan.

  3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly golden. While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, white sugar, flour, and lemon juice until frothy. Pour this lemon mixture over the hot crust.

  4. Return to the preheated oven for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust the top with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into squares.

Editor’s Note:

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe36
Calories107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
26mg
9%
Sodium
33mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
12g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
5mg
0%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
15mg
0%

* 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.

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