Best 4 Carnation Lemon Bars Recipes

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Carnation Lemon Bars are a classic dessert that combines the flavors of lemon and carnation milk to create a sweet, tangy, and creamy treat. These bars are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or as a special treat for family and friends. With their golden crust, creamy filling, and bright lemon flavor, Carnation Lemon Bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Here are a few tips for making the best Carnation Lemon Bars: use fresh lemons for the best flavor, make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing, and don't over-bake the bars, otherwise they will become dry.

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CARNATION LEMON BARS



Carnation Lemon Bars image

These bars are as refreshing as an icy glass of lemonade, and perfect for entertaining, potlucks, or picnics.

Provided by Nestlé USA

Categories     Lemon     Dessert     Bake     Summer     Milk/Cream

Yield Makes 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
For filling
1 (14-ounce) can Nestlé Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 large eggs
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Press lightly onto bottom and halfway up sides of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Make the filling:
  • Beat sweetened condensed milk and eggs in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt, and food coloring until blended. Fold in grated lemon peel; pour over crust.
  • Bake until filling is set and crust is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Nestle USA and www.VeryBestBaking.com. Nestle® Toll House® is a registered trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.

CARNATION® LEMON BARS



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Lemon bars generate thoughts of tall glasses of icy lemonade on a sweltering day. What better baked good to offer with cold or hot drinks than mouth-watering lemon bars.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (14 ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 large eggs large eggs
⅔ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 drops yellow food coloring
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Optional: sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
  • FOR CRUST COMBINE flour and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Press lightly onto bottom and halfway up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • FOR FILLING BEAT sweetened condensed milk and eggs in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt and food coloring just until blended. Fold in lemon peel; pour over crust.
  • BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for about 2 hours. Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CARNATION® LEMON BARS



Carnation® Lemon Bars image

Lemon bars generate thoughts of tall glasses of icy lemonade on a sweltering day. What better baked good to offer with cold or hot drinks than mouth-watering lemon bars.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (14 ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 large eggs large eggs
⅔ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 drops yellow food coloring
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Optional: sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
  • FOR CRUST COMBINE flour and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Press lightly onto bottom and halfway up sides of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • FOR FILLING BEAT sweetened condensed milk and eggs in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt and food coloring just until blended. Fold in lemon peel; pour over crust.
  • BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for about 2 hours. Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CARNATION BREAKFAST BARS COPYCAT RECIPE



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Make and share this Carnation Breakfast Bars Copycat Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Spanish peanut, peeled and crushed to a near powder
1 cup rolled toasted oats
1 cup Rice Krispies
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chip
1/3 cup light Karo syrup
36 ounces milk chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine all dry ingredients then add Karo syrup and mix thoroughly.
  • Line a small pan with wax paper and pack the mixture firmly into pan.
  • Melt milk chocolate and spread over top of mixture and refridgerate until firm. At least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.4, Fat 51.5, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 134.2, Carbohydrate 112.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 76.5, Protein 18.5

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy filling, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • For the perfect balance of tart and sweet, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • To achieve a golden brown crust, bake the lemon bars until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • For a cleaner cut, chill the lemon bars completely before slicing them.
  • To enhance the lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the filling.

Conclusion:

With their delightful combination of a buttery shortbread crust, creamy lemon filling, and sweet powdered sugar topping, Carnation lemon bars are a timeless classic that will impress dessert lovers of all ages. These bars are not only delicious but also relatively easy to make, making them a perfect treat for home bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're serving them at a special occasion or enjoying them as a casual snack, Carnation lemon bars are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.

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