GRANDMA'S FROSTED LEMON BARS

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A cool pop of lemon frosting dresses up this dessert, and is the perfect topping for the chewy, tangy bar cookies.

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 eggs
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
4 teaspoons freshly squeeze lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix butter, flour, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture becomes crumb-like. Press evenly into bottom of pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of crust begin to brown. DO NOT over bake.
  • Meanwhile in medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Pour filling mixture over warm crust. Return pan to oven; bake for an additional 25 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • In small bowl, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add remaining ingredients; beat on high speed until well blended. Spread frosting over filling.
  • Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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