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Sunny Lemon Bars

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 15 min
  • Servings 36
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Just the right balance between tart and sweet, these pretty little bars make everyone smile!
Created Mar 16, 2015
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Ingredients

  • Crust  
  • 1 pouch (496 g) Betty Crocker* Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine , melted
  • 1 egg  
  • Filling  
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
  • Topping  
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) icing sugar

Steps

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). In large bowl, stir together crust ingredients.
  •  
    2

    In bottom of ungreased 9x13-inch (22x33 cm) pan, press mixture evenly. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown.

  •  
    3
    Meanwhile, in same large bowl, stir together filling ingredients except lemon juice. Stir in lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust.
  •  
    4

    Bake 23 to 28 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown.

  •  
    5
    Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with icing sugar.
  •  
    6
    For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Tip: After dusting with icing sugar, sprinkle with a little colored sugar for a festive touch or sprinkle with toasted flaked coconut.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 21g Total Carbs, 15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 36 bars
Calories
130
Total Fat
4 1/2g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
105mg
4%
Total Carbs
21g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
15g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2
2%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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