Best 10 Sunshine Tropical Lemon Bars Recipes

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When the warm, summer sun shines down on ripe lemons, it brings out a burst of flavor and aroma that is unparalleled. Capture this essence in a delectable treat with our sunshine tropical lemon bars. These easy-to-make bars are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a flaky crust and a creamy, tangy filling. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these delightful treats ready to enjoy in no time, making them the perfect choice for any occasion.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SUNSHINE LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Sunshine Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LeahG

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package duncan hines moist deluxe lemon supreme cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • Stir together cake mix, butter and egg.
  • Spread mixture evenly into bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Blend together sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice.
  • Pour mixture over top of cake mix mixture.
  • Bake for 23 to 27 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 1 1/2x3 1/4-inch bars.

SUNSHINE TROPICAL LEMON BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Citrus     Dessert     Bake

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Crust Ingredients:
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, cold
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cups fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon of lemon zest
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup well drained crushed pineapple
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Crust Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces. In a food processor process all ingredients until mixture begins to form small lumps. Sprinkle mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan and with your fingers, press evenly and fairly firmly onto the bottom. Bake in the middle of oven until golden, about 20 minutes. While shortbread type crust is baking, prepare filling and have it ready to pour onto crust the minute it comes out of the oven. Filling Directions: Just after you place the crust in the oven, in a bowl mix together the eggs and sugar until combined well and the sugar seems dissolved. Then, stir in lemon juice, zest, coconut, and pineapple and flour. Make sure you have mixed the filling well enough that there are no flour lumps. Then, when the crust is finished baking for 20 minutes, pour lemony mixture over hot crust. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees, and bake the bars in the middle of oven until set, about 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack, and then cut into 24 bars. These bars keep well if covered and chilled for about 3 days, (if they last that long!). Sift powdered sugar over bars just before serving for best presentation. Note: Pecan Meal works great in the crust if you have access to it.

SUNSHINE LEMON BARS



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Create the taste of sunshine using our Duncan Hines Lemon Cake Mix. These Sunshine Lemon Bars will add a welcome twist to any occasion.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Lemon Cake Mix
½ cup butter
1 large egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together cake mix, butter and egg. Spread mixture evenly into bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Blend together sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour mixture over top of cake mix mixture.
  • Bake for 23 to 27 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2x3 1/4-inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 185.7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

SUNSHINE BARS



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The solution for any picnic or open air event - a no-bake bar packed with good stuff

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Snack, Treat

Time 2h25m

Yield Cuts into 18 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g dried ready-to-eat tropical medley or other mixed dried fruits
100g porridge oats
50g puffed rice cereal , such as Rice Krispies
85g desiccated coconut
50g blanched hazelnuts or shelled peanuts or other nuts
50g sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds
100g light muscovado sugar
125ml golden syrup
100g butter , chopped up

Steps:

  • Chop the tropical medley into pieces using kitchen scissors. Tip the oats, cereal, coconut and fruit into a large bowl and mix well, using a wooden spoon or clean hands. Put the hazelnuts and sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds in a frying pan with no oil and, over a moderate heat, stir until they are lightly toasted. Leave to cool a little then tip into the bowl and mix.
  • Put the sugar, syrup and butter in a small pan and heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until melted, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thicker and syrupy.
  • Quickly stir the syrup into the dry mix, stirring until it all starts to bind and there are no dry patches.
  • Quickly tip into a 20cm square tin and press down with the back of a spoon to even out the surface. Leave to cool and set - about 2 hours. Cut the mixture into 6 one way and 3 the other to make 18 bars. Store in a tin, or wrapped tightly in foil for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

TROPICAL CITRUS BARS



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Try bars with a tangy citrus twist, using both lemon and lime.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of the coconut and the butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat remaining 1/4 cup coconut, eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, the baking powder, lemon peel, lemon juice, lime peel and lime juice with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon. Pour over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Run sharp knife around edges of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

SUNSHINE "LEMON BARS" RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 11

CRUST:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
FILLING:
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Note: I like to double the ingredients, and bake this in a 9x13 baking pan; otherwise use an 8" square baking pan. Prepare your baking pan with non-stick spray. I like to make a parchment paper "sling", which I clamp down with small metal binder clips (great tip). Crust: Mix butter, flour and powdered sugar until fine and crumbly, pat into bottom of a 9 inch square pan. (Tip: I pulse the crust ingredients in my food processor, which makes the job quick and easy.) Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Filling: Sift the sugar, flour and baking powder. Mix the lemon juice, grated peel, sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs and pour over the baked crust. Place in a 350°F oven and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. If using a sling, lift out of the pan and cut the bars into about 24 cookies. Dust with powdered sugar and serve. Store in an airtight container.

SUNSHINE LEMON BARS



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Create the taste of sunshine using our Duncan Hines Lemon Cake Mix. These Sunshine Lemon Bars will add a welcome twist to any occasion.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Lemon Cake Mix
½ cup butter
1 large egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together cake mix, butter and egg. Spread mixture evenly into bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Blend together sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Pour mixture over top of cake mix mixture.
  • Bake for 23 to 27 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2x3 1/4-inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 185.7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

ALOHA PARADISE BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2006! Layer tropical pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts to create a delightfully easy bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 cups white vanilla baking chips
1 cup coarsely chopped dried pineapple
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup Betty Crocker™ macadamia nuts, chopped
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with baking chips, pineapple, coconut and nuts. Drizzle evenly with sweetened condensed milk.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool completely. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 1/2 g

SUNSHINE BARS



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Make and share this Sunshine Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
2 egg whites
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, white sugar and brown sugar.
  • Add egg yolks, water and vanilla.
  • Add flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Spread dough in 9x13 pan and cover with chocolate chips, pressing them into the dough.
  • Whip 2 egg whites and a pinch of salt until stiff.
  • Gradually add 1 cup brown sugar and beat well.
  • Spread over chips.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

MACADAMIA SUNSHINE BARS



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Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it's like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
4-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 jars (3 ounces each) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped shelled pistachios
2/3 cup chopped dried pineapple
2/3 cup chopped dried mangoes
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
4 to 5 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar and spice powder. Add the butter, eggs, juice concentrate, orange and lemon zests and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts, dried fruits and coconut., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., Combine the confectioners' sugar, juice concentrate and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Be sure to zest the lemons before you juice them. The zest adds a lot of flavor to the bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Overbaking will make the bars dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and cream cheese in the crust.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make gluten-free lemon bars, use a gluten-free flour blend in the crust and cookies.
  • To make vegan lemon bars, use plant-based butter and cream cheese in the crust and cookies.

Conclusion:

Sunshine Tropical Lemon Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are tart, sweet, and refreshing, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With a few simple tips, you can make the best lemon bars possible.

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