ICED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS

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

Provided 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

Ivan Twine
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These bars are amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the shortbread crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Johny Taco
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I love lemon desserts, so I was excited to try this recipe. The bars were delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the shortbread crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Luyombya Mark
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These bars were easy to make and they tasted delicious! The lemon filling was tart and refreshing, and the shortbread crust was buttery and crumbly. I would definitely make these again.


Simon Chornyi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! The lemon flavor was just right and the shortbread crust was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


shireen manamela
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but other than that they were good. The shortbread crust was especially good.


Imran Hasan
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The lemon flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the shortbread crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Mahlatse Mojapelo
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the shortbread crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Zubair Hammad
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The lemon filling was especially popular.


Samr Khan
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The bars were delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, not too tart and not too sweet. The shortbread crust was also very good, and it held together well. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Subah Gayflor
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These lemon shortbread bars were a hit with my family! The shortbread crust was buttery and crumbly, and the lemon filling was tart and sweet. I loved the burst of lemon flavor in every bite. I will definitely be making these again!