Best Nancys Sunburst Lemon Bars Recipes

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SUNBURST LEMON BARS



Sunburst Lemon Bars image

Bursting with a sweet but tart lemony flavor, these gorgeous and refreshing bars have plenty of pizzazz.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 31m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup regular rolled oats
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*. Coat an 8x8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine 2/3 cups flour, powdered sugar and oats. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.
  • Pour topping over crust. Bake until lightly brown and center is set, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares. Dust with confectioners sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 42.1, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 30.3, Protein 3.4

SUNBURST LEMON BARS



Sunburst Lemon Bars image

These are the perfect sweet & sour! Most of the time you will have all the ingredients on hand, making them a good go-to when you have a dessert emergency! Once cut they are a bit crumbly & don't look super pretty on the plate, but no one seems to care! I found these years ago in an old Pillsbury baking book.

Provided by Kris Ryan

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST:
2 c flour
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 c butter
FILLING:
4 eggs
2 c sugar
1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 c lemon juice
FROSTING:
1 c powdered sugar
2 - 3 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust. Return to oven & bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely.
  • 3. Combine frosting ingredients. Add enough lemon juice for desired consistency. Spread over cooled bars. Cut into squares.

FARMHOUSE LEMON BARS



Farmhouse Lemon Bars image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the baking dish
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons (about 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
  • For the crust: Combine the flour, butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Pat the crust into the prepared baking dish, leaving a small lip around the edge to hold the filling. Place in the oven and bake until slightly golden, 10 minutes.
  • For the filling: In a small bowl, combine the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, sugar and salt; whisk together, then pour over the crust. Bake until the filling is firm and the crust is golden brown, 20 minutes.
  • Let cool for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator until the filling is firm and has set, 1 hour.
  • Remove the lemon bars from baking dish and dust with confectioner's sugar. Cut into 16 squares. Arrange on a platter and serve.

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