Best Grandmas Frosted Lemon Bars Recipes

LEMON BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think you'll love the dreamy topping. -Michael Hunter, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in lemon zest., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest. Frost top and cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ICED LEMON SHORTBREAD BARS

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

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

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

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