Lemon Pie Bars

Name: Lemon Pie Bars
Ingredients: 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 eggs; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

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This is a really easy recipe that my mom made before the lemon bar 'rage' was on! Thick-skinned lemons work the best. I suggest using real butter and eggs, I've tried using eggbeaters--nowhere near as good!

Recipe by RCFoodie

Updated on January 24, 2023

140

Servings:

32

Yield:

32 bars

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Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix 2 cups of flour and confectioner's sugar together. Cut in the butter or margarine. Mix well until the dough resembles pie dough consistency. Press the dough into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Beat together eggs, sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and lemon rind for at least 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
Bake the bars another 20 minutes, or until the lemon topping has set. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when cooled.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136	Calories
7g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 25mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.