EASY LEMON-BUTTER POUND CAKE BARS

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No mixer is needed for this. I saw this recipe on Betty Crocker's website. Picture is from Martha white. Thought this was too good to pass up and wanted to share it with all the lemon lovers. Enjoy as I will!

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c butter or margarine
2 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 c self-rising flour
2 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1/3 c cup fresh lemon juice
glaze :
1 c powdered sugar
2+ Tbsp fresh lemon juice, enough to make saucy
**foot note: you'll need two medium lemons to get enough juice and peel.

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease "bottom" only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In a large saucepan or 3-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining bar ingredients in order listed, mixing well after each addition. Spread batter in pan.
  • 2. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on cooling rack 10 minutes.
  • 3. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Drizzle over bars. ***For Valentines Day, use a heart cookie cutter for a cute shape.

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