GREAT GRANDMA'S LEMON BARS

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Make and share this Great Grandma's Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OneBusyMomma

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • Mix first 3 ingredients until crumbly.
  • Pat into 9 x 13 pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Bet eggs in a bowl.
  • Mix sugar with 3 Tbsp sugar.
  • Add to beaten eggs.
  • Juice the lemon and add to mixture along with lemon rind.
  • Mix and pour over hot crust.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Once cool, sift powder sugar over the top and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 90.7, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 17, Protein 2.2

Melissa Pruitt
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good lemon bar recipe for years.


Mubashar Abdullah
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These lemon bars are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


OTLAADISA ONNGATHETSE
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I made these lemon bars for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes!


Max Hulett
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I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the lemon filling. It gave the bars a really nice flavor.


Masud Sarkar
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I didn't have any powdered sugar, so I used granulated sugar instead. The bars were still delicious.


Ze Vermeirre
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts in the crust for pecans. They turned out great!


Rudra Adhikari
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These lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit at parties.


Asif Amin
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a novice baker can make these lemon bars.


Zaib Qureshi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These lemon bars are amazing! I've already made them twice and they're always a hit.


Farid
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These lemon bars are the best I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the lemon filling is so smooth and creamy. I can't wait to make them again.


Juan Alonzo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lemon bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Just Tootie
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These lemon bars were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if they had been a little sweeter.


Kimberley Montreal
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were really good. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make them again.


Nyarranatoma Gibba
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These lemon bars are so good! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is tart and tangy. I love that they're not too sweet.


Bella Ambrose
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I've been making these lemon bars for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Jotta Aws
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These lemon bars were a huge hit at my last party. Everyone loved them! The bars were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Tuff Gong
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I was a bit skeptical about making these lemon bars because I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts. But I'm so glad I gave them a try! The bars were absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the lemon filling was tart and tangy. I'll def


RM Roman
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These lemon bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is so smooth and creamy. I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.