Lemon Bars



Lemon Bars
Makes: 36 servings
Yield: 36 bars
Prep: 25 mins Bake: 350°F 33 mins
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Lemon Bars
Ingredients
  • 2
    cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2
    cup powdered sugar
  • 2
    tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 3/4
    cup butter
  • 4
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2
    cups granulated sugar
  • 3
    tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1
    teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • 3/4
    cup lemon juice
  • 1/4
    cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
  • Powdered sugar
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil. Grease foil; set aside. In a large bowl combine the 2 cups flour, the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, the cornstarch, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden.

2. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, the granulated sugar, the 3 tablespoons flour, the lemon peel, lemon juice, and half-and-half. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Grasping foil overhang, lift from pan. Cut into bars. Right before serving, sift powdered sugar over tops. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (Lemon Bars)
  • Servings Per Recipe 36,
  • Calories 114,
  • Protein (gm) 2,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 16,
  • Fat, total (gm) 5,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 35,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 9,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 194,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 2,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 0,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 4,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 65,
  • Potassium (mg) 25,
  • Calcium (DV %) 10,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Other Carb () 1,
  • Fat () 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (3)
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Soozz wrote:

These are the perfect lemon bars! I've tried many and these are the best. They set up beautifully and were just the right balance of tangy and sweet. The shortbread just melts in your mouth. Thanks, BHG!

4/8/2010 06:04:01 PM Report Abuse
pmsitton wrote:

Served these for company after a big meal and we all loved the tart flavor and the lightness. Great.

1/25/2010 02:44:35 PM Report Abuse
coolwoods309195 wrote:

Very flavorful!

12/24/2009 02:36:39 PM Report Abuse

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