bake-sale lemon bars

Name: Bake-Sale Lemon Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 2/3 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1 1/2 cup(s) plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 3 - eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/4 cup(s) lemon juice; - additional confectioners' sugar

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Carol Perricone

Massapequa Park, NY

Updated on Aug 15, 2013

My sister-in-law made these delicious lemon bars for a family gathering. They were a hit, everyone loved them. This is a Taste of Home recipe

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield many people

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
3 - eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
- additional confectioners' sugar

How To Make bake-sale lemon bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Gradually beat 1 1/2 cups flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice and remaining flour until frothy; pour over hot crust.
Step 3

Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until topping is set and lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers. Enjoy!
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