SNOWY LEMON BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Snowy Lemon Bars Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs, divided
1/3 c. butter, melted and
slightly cooled
1 T. lemon zest
3 T. lemon juice
18-1/2 oz. pkg. white cake mix
1 c. chopped almonds
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 c. powdered sugar
Garnish: additional powdered sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine one egg, butter, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir in dry cake mix and almonds, mixing well. Press dough into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy; gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, blending well after each. Remove pan from oven; spread cream cheese mixture over hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until center is set; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before cutting into bars. Makes 2 dozen.