GRANDMA ILA NELSON'S LEMON DREAM BARS

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This recipe came from Whitefish, Montana and was given to me years ago by a dear friend. It had been passed down from her family for generations. I love the fragrance and flavor of lemons. This is by far the easiest and best tasting lemon bar I have come across. I have made it for bake sales, gifts, and simply to serve, and I always have requests for the recipe.

Provided by Jennifer Rosholt

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs
6 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar (or more if needed to create spreading consistency)

Steps:

For Crust: In medium sized bowl, stir together flour and powdered sugar.
Cut in butter with pastry blender or the tines of two forks. Press into greased 10x15x1 pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
For Filling: Beat together eggs, lemon juice, zest and juice of fresh lemon, flour, sugar, baking powder and coconut. Mix well and pour over hot crust. Return pan to oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
For Frosting: Beat together butter, lemon juice, vanilla and powdered sugar. Spread over filling when cool.
Cut into bars & serve. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 111.7, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 34.6, Protein 3

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Clint Winchell

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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but I thought I would give these bars a try. I'm glad I did! The lemon flavor was not overpowering and the bars were very moist. I would definitely make these again.

Suren Bhattarai

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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The crust was also a little dry, so I would add more butter next time.

Abdu Sami

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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was just right and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon desserts.

Ali sher Asher

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These lemon dream bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. I also like that they can be made ahead of time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.

Linette Malambo

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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the crust was perfectly buttery. I will definitely be making these again.

Rashed Milon

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These lemon dream bars were a hit with my family! The combination of the sweet and tangy lemon filling and the buttery shortbread crust was perfect. I especially loved the crumb topping, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these ag

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