Best 14 Easy Lemon Bars Recipes

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Calling all lemon lovers! These easy lemon bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a creamy filling and a buttery shortbread crust. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious dessert that will be the star of any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this recipe is sure to impress. So grab your lemons and get ready to indulge in a delightful treat that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON CURD BARS



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A cup of tea looks lonely without something sweet beside it. These bars are a nice accompaniment. I love the combination of the nutty crust and zippy lemon curd.-Donna Spenser, New Virginia, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 jar (10 ounces) lemon curd
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Set aside 1 cup mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes., Spread lemon curd over crust. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, almonds and reserved topping mixture; sprinkle over lemon curd., Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY CHEESY LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by emcglone1979

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 35 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1/2 cup melted butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container lemon frosting
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bottom:
  • Combine cake mix, butter, and egg. Mix with fork until moistened.
  • Set aside 1 cup of mix.
  • Grease bottom only of 9x13 pan.
  • Pat mix into it.
  • Top:
  • Mix 3/4 container frosting (about 1 1/4 cups) with rest of cake mix, egg, cream cheese, and lemon juice.
  • Beat 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread over cake mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • When cool, spread top with remaining frosting.
  • Store in refrigerator. Bars cool easier when chilled.

EASY LEMON CHEESE BARS



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These tart crunchy lemon bars are a hit at family picnics, church suppers and in field lunches. They're easy to bake and carry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg and oil; stir until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and remaining egg until fluffy. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with reserved cake mixture. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS



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Lemon cheesecake crescent bars.

Provided by Art Araya

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Cheesecake Bar Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury®)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ (21 ounce) can Lemon Pie Filling
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll both pieces of crescent dough. Lay one piece on the bottom of the prepared pan. Set second piece aside.
  • Combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup white sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in lemon pie filling, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract. Pour over crescent dough in the baking pan and cover with the second piece of dough. Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with remaining white sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack until completely cool, about 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 212.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

EASY LEMON BARS



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The ingredients are probably what you already have in your pantry. These lemon bars are pretty healthy - minimal on the flour and butter (except for the crust). It has a sweet cookie-like crust and the lemon on top seperates into two sweet, chewy layers. :] The top is kind of chewy and the bottom is like a sweet cookie so it reminds me of an ersatz cheesecake ;D

Provided by Secret Teenage Chef

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 25 squares, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup sugar or 1/2 cup Splenda granular
1/4-1/3 cup butter, the recipe book says 1/3 but I reduced it and it still comes out great
3 medium eggs or 2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar or 1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute, see butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 teaspoons grated lemon rind (optional)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, make sure there aren't any seeds
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Spray a 9x9 pan with nonstick spray and lightly flour.
  • Mix flour, salt, and sugar together. Add butter and mix (or 'cut') until it clumps. I just squish it with my hands until the butter is evenly distributed and looks like breadcrumbs. Pat this baby evenly on the pan and bake about 15 minutes until the top appears dry and the edges are lightly brown. Cool on wire rack and reduce heat to 350.
  • While you're waiting for crust, mix all the topping ingredients together (except the confectioner's sugar) and food processor/mix until well blended (it will be very liquid-like). Pour mixture on top of the prebaked crust and bake for about 15 - 17 minutes or until the top appears dry (it's normal if the center puffs up a bit). DON'T OVERCOOK, POR FAVOR!
  • Cool for an hour. Sprinkle with a bit of confectioner's sugar if you wish. Cut into 25 squares. MAKE SURE YOU SHARE! :].

EASY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS



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Make and share this Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by angelfan

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 yellow cake mix with pudding
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together dry cake mix, 1 egg and the oil, until crumbly.
  • Set aside 1 cup of this mixture.
  • Pat remaining mixture into bottom of ungreased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • In bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and remaining egg until smooth.
  • Spread over baked crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over that.
  • Return to oven for 15 minutes.
  • Cool in fridge and cut into bars.

EASY BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE LEMON COOKIE BARS



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Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cookie Bars I came up with this recipe for my love of lemon cookies and cheese cake. Lemon and Blueberry go so well together. The combination is delicious. Lemon cookie crust with Blueberry filling mingling with the lemon cheesecake. This is a great hand held cookie dessert. Keep a napkin handy!...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c butter chopped
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c packed light brown sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk as needed
1 zest of a lemon
CHEESECAKE
16 oz softened cream cheese ( 2 packages)
2 eggs
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp lemon juice
20 ounce can(s) blueberry pie filling
OPTIONAL HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY FILLING
2 pt blueberries
1 c water
3/4 c sugar granulated
1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 dash(es) cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Optional homemade blueberry filling: Skip if using canned filling. Place water, sugar, cinnamon , lemon zest, and lemon juice in a saucepan with blueberries. Bring to a boil. Mix corn starch with 2 TBs water.until disolved Add to blueberry mixture. IStir constantly until mixture boils and filling has thickened. Remove from heat .Cool and Refrigerate.
  • 2. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil or parchment paper. Grease pan before lining. Spray or grease foil or parchment afterwards.
  • 3. Place butter, flour, powdered sugar, brown sugar and lemon zest in food processor. Pulse until dough comes together. Empty in to a bowl. If it is really dry. Add 1 tablespoon of milk and knead with hands until a nice smooth ball forms.
  • 4. Place dough in lined pan. Spread dough evenly with hands on bottom of pan and partly up the inside walls of pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are just starting to brown. Do not over bake. It will bake more later. Remove from oven. Set aside to cool.
  • 5. In a bowl beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Beat in 1 egg at a time. Beat until egg are incorporated. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest. Beat until mixed in, and mixture is fluffy. Pour over crust.
  • 6. Place spoonfuls of blueberry filling on top scattered. Run a knife through filling to swirl filing in. Do not hit crust with knife.
  • 7. Place in oven and bake about 30- 40 minutes or until cake is not jiggly. Test with pick. Cooll and cut in to squares and Refrigerate. You may top with more blueberry filling if desired. This is designed to be a hand held cookie dessert.

EASY GLUTEN-FREE LEMON BARS



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The wait is finally over...Gluten Free Lemon Bars are here!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free sugar cookie mix
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free rice flour blend
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons grated lemon peel (from 2 large lemons)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
1 teaspoon gluten-free lemon extract
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Crust ingredients until crumbly. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 25 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with whisk or fork. Beat in granulated sugar, flour blend and melted butter until well blended. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and lemon exact. Spoon mixture over warm crust; spread evenly.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Sprinkle top of bars with powdered sugar through fine mesh strainer. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY PEAZY LEMON SQUEEZY BARS



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Make and share this Easy Peazy Lemon Squeezy Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 36-40 bars, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (use 3 for a more lemony bar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper up sides of pan; set aside.
  • Combine the first three ingredients in a large bowl on low speed of an electric mixer until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press mixture evenly into parchment-lined pan. This is your crust.
  • Bake crust 20 minutes or until light brown; remove from oven.
  • Beat together the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended; pour mixture evenly over warm baked crust.
  • Return pan to oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set and bars are brown around the edges.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Use edges of parchment lining to lift bars from pan.
  • Place on a cutting board. Pull back edges of parchment for easy cutting; sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Cut into bars.

EASY LEMONY LEMON BARS



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Very easy, incredible filling (I could eat a plain bowlful) and most importantly the lemoniest lemon bars you'll ever eat!

Provided by Gods_sugarcookie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 15 bars, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 cups flour; cut 1 cup butter into the mixture. Press into a greased 9 by 13 inch pan and bake 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup flour and 1 3/4 cup sugar. Stir in eggs and lemon juice. Pour onto crust. Bake about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F until lightly browned and set. Cool and then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

EASY LEMON BARS FOR JUNIOR CHEFS



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These lemon bars are so easy and delicious! No measuring or breaking eggs. They can be frosted with cream cheese icing, or used as a jellyroll base.

Provided by KARILK

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the angel food cake mix with the lemon pie filling in a mixing bowl; blend until smooth. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and top springs back when lightly touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 218.4 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

EASY LEMON BARS



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These bars are great and easy to make. Hope you like them!

Provided by Peggy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix with pudding
1 egg
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Add the egg and oil; mix until well blended. Mixture will be slightly dry. Reserve one cup for the topping, and pat the rest into an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust. Crumble the reserved cake mix mixture over the top.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until filling is set and the topping is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 295.5 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

EASY CHEESY LEMON BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18-ounce) package lemon cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 (7.2-ounce) package powdered white frosting mix
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 - 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, butter or margarine, and egg; mix well. Press into 9x13-inch pan. With electric mixer, blend frosting mix, lemon extract, and softened cream cheese. Beat well. Pour over bottom layer. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Cool. To prepare frosting, combine powdered sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Beat well; spread or drizzle on bars.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

EASY LEMON BARS



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A very dear friend of mine posted this recipe in a group on facebook. So to give credit these came from Becky Cleveland. They are so easy and so yummy I had to share

Provided by Kathy Griffin

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box angel food cake mix
1 can(s) lemon pie filling
confectioners' sugar(optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350, spray a 9x13 baking dish. In a large bowl add cake mix and pie filling, stir well. No need to use a mixer. Pour into baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. They will rise up fluffy while baking but settles as they cool.
  • 2. Let cool and cut into desired size bars, dust with confectioner's sugar if you want.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemon juice and zest add the best flavor to lemon bars. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less bright.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the lemon bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the lemon bars until the center is just set. If you overbake the lemon bars, they will be dry and crumbly. The center should still be a little jiggly when you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the lemon bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Dust the lemon bars with powdered sugar before serving. This adds a touch of sweetness and elegance.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and loved by everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect lemon bars that will be the star of your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give lemon bars a try!

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