Best 5 Bake Sale Lemon Bars Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightful treat to sell at your next bake sale, look no further than these classic lemon bars. With their bright citrus flavor, these treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make, so you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite that you'll return to again and again.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAKE-SALE LEMON BARS



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The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin Bernice, a farmer's wife famous for cooking up feasts. - Mildred Keller, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Gradually beat in 1-1/2 cups flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice and remaining flour until frothy; pour over hot crust. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until lemon mixture is set and lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKE SALE LEMON BARS



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They are very, very easy to make, and really fabulously delicious.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Combine the flour, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, and butter. Pat dough into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly golden. While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, white sugar, flour, and lemon juice until frothy. Pour this lemon mixture over the hot crust.
  • Return to the preheated oven for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 33.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

BAKE-SALE-WORTHY LEMON BARS



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The next time you need something amazing to contribute to a bake sale, or maybe just a last-minute birthday party, try this simple lemon bars recipe.

Provided by Brandi Gilbertson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup powdered sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl. Pat dough into the prepared pan to form a crust.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave oven on.
  • Whisk white sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons flour together in a bowl and pour filling over crust.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 74.8 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

BAKE-SALE LEMON BARS



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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

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

BAKE SALE LEMON BARS



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Categories     Lemon     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softed
1 recipe - 3 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup (divided) confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Combine the flour, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, and butter. Pat dough into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly golden. While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, white sugar, flour, and lemon juice until frothy. Pour this lemon mixture over the hot crust.
  • Return to the preheated oven for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Dust the top with 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Don't use bottled lemon juice.
  • Zest the lemons before juicing them to get the most flavor.
  • If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a microplane grater.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bars will be tough.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
  • Dust the bars with powdered sugar before serving.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With their bright and tangy flavor, these bars are sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give these lemon bars a try!

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