MELT IN YOUR MOUTH LEMON BARS

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Ann set high expectations for this lemon bars recipe ... and they turned out every bit as good as she said! The shortbread crust is buttery with a creamy lemon center. The velvety frosting melts in your mouth. Perfectly sweet and tart, these lemon bars are a perfect after-dinner or brunch treat.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c butter, softened (no substituting)
1/2 c powdered sugar
FILLING
4 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 c sugar
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
6 Tbsp lemon juice (I use bottled)
FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c powdered sugar
1 tsp milk
2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix crust ingredients with a fork as you would for a pie crust. Pat into a 9x13 pan which has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • 2. As crust is baking, mix filling.
  • 3. After crust has baked for 15 minutes pour filling over crust and continue baking for 25 minutes. Cool bars completely.
  • 4. Make frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, and milk for 6 to 8 minutes on high speed. Then add 2 tbsp cold water one at a time. Beat until smooth.
  • 5. Spread over cooled bars.

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