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lemon butter bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

An easy to make buttery, delicious lemon bar

(1 rating)
yield 20 square bars
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon butter bars

  • 1 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make lemon butter bars

  • 1
    Crust: Combine 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter, Beat at low speed, 2-3 minutes.
  • 2
    Press on bottom of ungreased 9 inch square baking pan.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • 4
    Filling: Combine 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, 2 tbsps. flour, baking powder and lemon juice. Beat at low speed 1-2 minutes. Pour over hot crust.
  • 5
    Continue baking for 18 to 20 minutes or until filling is set.
  • 6
    Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar; Cut into bars.

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