LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Luscious Lemon Bars image

"These bars are wonderful as a snack or dessert," says Marina Jines of Enid, Oklahoma. "Beware-they're habit-forming! If you don't want to eat the extras, why not share them with a neighbor or a shut-in?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. , Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the egg, sugar, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over warm crust. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #for-large-groups     #desserts     #fruit     #easy     #beginner-cook     #potluck     #finger-food     #kid-friendly     #picnic     #cookies-and-brownies     #bar-cookies     #dietary     #comfort-food     #taste-mood     #to-go     #number-of-servings     #presentation