Best 8 Frosted Lemon Bars Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of frosted lemon bars, a delectable treat that tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of tart and sweet. These luscious bars are characterized by a crisp and buttery crust that provides a sturdy foundation for a velvety smooth and tangy lemon filling. Topped with a luscious layer of frosting, they become an irresistible indulgence that will leave you craving for more. So, let's dive into the delightful world of frosted lemon bars and discover the secrets behind crafting this exceptional dessert.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRANDMA'S FROSTED LEMON BARS



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A cool pop of lemon frosting dresses up this dessert, and is the perfect topping for the chewy, tangy bar cookies.

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 eggs
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
4 teaspoons freshly squeeze lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix butter, flour, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture becomes crumb-like. Press evenly into bottom of pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of crust begin to brown. DO NOT over bake.
  • Meanwhile in medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Pour filling mixture over warm crust. Return pan to oven; bake for an additional 25 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • In small bowl, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add remaining ingredients; beat on high speed until well blended. Spread frosting over filling.
  • Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

ICED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS



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Buttery, rich shortbread bursts with a twist of lemon flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, slightly softened
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 300°F). Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup powdered sugar, the granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon peel and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Stir in flour, cornstarch and salt. Press dough in pan with floured fingers.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all Lemon Icing ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread cooled bars with Lemon Icing; let stand 15 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

THE BEST HOMEMADE LEMON BARS RECIPE



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These are the best homemade lemon bars! With a perfectly chewy crust, zesty lemon filling and dusted with powder sugar they are the ultimate summertime treat.

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs (beaten)
1 lemon (zested)
1 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add flour and salt and mix until blended.
  • Press into the bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • While crust is cooking, make filling by mixing together sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour filling over hot crust and bake for about 25 -30 minutes or until set.
  • Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Cool completely and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6545 kcal, Fat 268 g, SaturatedFat 51 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1883 mg, Carbohydrate 927 g, Sugar 566 g, Protein 186 mg

FROSTED GOOEY LEMON BARS RECIPE



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They are my favorite lemon bar ever- I think it's the lemon frosting on top. If you are a lemon-lover like myself, you have to give these a try!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

15.25 ounces lemon cake mix
½ cup butter
1 egg (slightly beaten)
3 cups powdered sugar
4 Tablespoons butter (softened)
lemon juice
3-5 drops yellow food coloring
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the cake layer in a mixing bowl. Press down in a 9x13-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine powdered sugar and butter.
  • Add enough lemon juice to form the consistency of a thick frosting.
  • Beat in cream cheese and yellow food coloring until smooth.
  • Set aside 1 cup of frosting to spread on top after baking (be sure to not skip this step!).
  • Add eggs to remaining frosting mixture and beat until fluffy.
  • Spread on top of cake mix in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until barely golden brown.
  • Let cool completely and then spread reserved frosting mixture on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DECADENT CRUST LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Decadent Crust Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, chilled
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For crust, mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
  • Pat into bottom and 1/4-inch up sides of a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile prepare topping. Beat eggs slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add to eggs. Beat well.
  • Add lemon juice, peel, baking powder, and salt. Beat until smooth.
  • Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes longer, or until just set.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 143.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.1, Protein 2.4

LEMON BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think you'll love the dreamy topping. -Michael Hunter, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon zest., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest. Frost top and cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON BARS I



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Lemon bars on a shortbread base.

Provided by Sallie

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To make Bottom Layer: Mix one cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Melt the butter and stir into flour mixture.
  • Press flat and even into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • While baking, make the top layer: Mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the baking powder.
  • Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and rind, mix again.
  • Pour over bottom layer; Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool a little, cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 44.7 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

  • For the perfect lemon bar filling, use fresh lemon juice and zest. This will give your bars a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. If you overbake the bars, they will be dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can simply sprinkle the bars with powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Frosted lemon bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tangy treat, give frosted lemon bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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