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! :].

Samina Kanwal
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the almonds in the crust for graham cracker crumbs. They turned out great!


Sudeep Best
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These lemon bars are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


Rabbi Ali
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I've never had lemon bars before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Mista Shanksta
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I'm not a big baker, but these lemon bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Babul Aseer
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These lemon bars are so refreshing and perfect for a summer party.


Qalandar Ali
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I added a little bit of zest to the filling and it really took these lemon bars to the next level.


Sammy Neong
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lemon bars turned out perfectly. They were so easy to make and tasted amazing.


Hassan Iliyasu
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I've made these lemon bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Dolon Ahmmed
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These lemon bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I love the way the lemon flavor bursts in my mouth.


Naveed Razzaq
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Mehrban Ali
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I was skeptical about making lemon bars because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these were surprisingly good.


Ehsam Abbasi
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I've tried many lemon bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is perfectly buttery and the filling is tart and sweet.


John Rinaldi
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These lemon bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious.


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