Ann set high expectations for this lemon bars recipe ... and they turned out every bit as good as she said! The shortbread crust is buttery with a creamy lemon center. The velvety frosting melts in your mouth. Perfectly sweet and tart, these lemon bars are a perfect after havedinner or brunch treat. STOP!!! Don't pass this recipe by. Lemon lover or not, these bars SO melt in your mouth good, you'll want to eat the whole pan. I have had this recipe for years. Everyone loves them and I hope you will too! 3 sticks of butter in these bars. What else is there to say! enjoy
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Recipe Cuisine: American Recipe Category: Cookies Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- CRUST
- 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup(s) butter, softened (no substituting)
- 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
- FILLING
- 4 - eggs (slightly beaten)
- 2 cup(s) sugar
- 4 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoon(s) lemon juice (I use bottled)
- FROSTING
- 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
- 1 cup(s) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) milk
- 2 tablespoon(s) cold water
Intructions :
- Mix crust ingredients with a fork as you would for a pie crust. Pat into a 9x13 pan which has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
- As crust is baking, mix filling
- After crust has baked for 15 minutes pour filling over crust and continue baking for 25 minutes. Cool bars completely
- Make frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, and milk for 6 to 8 minutes on high speed. Then add 2 tbsp cold water one at a time. Beat until smooth
- Spread over cooled bars.
Rated 5/5 based on 80 Reviews
Keyword : lemon-bar-dessert-American