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lemon butter bars

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a recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

An easy to make buttery, delicious lemon bar

★★★★★ 1
serves 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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