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    Home » Food » Blondies Brownies & Bars

    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

    March 16, 2015 by Jenn 7 Comments

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    My Easy Lemon Bars Recipe Is The Perfect Combination Of Sweet and Tangy They Make An Excellent Warm Weather Dessert!

    With warmer days just around the corner, it's time to make a switch. From the heavy comfort foods that keep us cozy to light, sweet citrus with a burst of tang for flavor.

    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

    Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

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    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

    This easy to make Lemon Bars Recipe fits the bill! The perfect amount of sweet with a nice lemony punch to make a perfect warm weather dessert.

    These lemon bars are great when you want something sweet but not too heavy. They make great bake sale items as well.

    I like to bring mine down to the beach with picnic lunches. There's nothing wrong with a great sunny day spent outside with the family and a perfect sweet treat after!

    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

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    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

    Lemon Bars Recipe | The Rebel Chick

    How to Make This Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

    Crust Ingredients needed for this Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

    • ½ cup Butter, softened
    • 1 ⅓ All Purpose Flour
    • ¼ cup Sugar

    Lemon Layer Ingredients needed for this Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

    • 2 Eggs
    • ¾ cup Sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons Flour
    • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder

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    Easy Lemon Bars Directions

    In a large bowl, mix together the crust ingredients to form a crumbly dough.

    Lemon Dessert Recipe

    Press into the bottom of a greased 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake the crust at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

    Lemon Dessert Recipe

    In another large bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, flour and lemon juice until well combined. Add in the baking powder last and whisk together until no lumps remain.

    Lemon Dessert Recipe

    Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and place it bake in the oven at 350 degrees for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the lemon layer is set.

    Lemon Dessert Recipe

    Cool for several hours before cutting and serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

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    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

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    Easy Lemon Bars Recipe - Sweet and Tangy Dessert

    My Easy Lemon Bars Recipe Is The Perfect Combination Of Sweet and Tangy. They Make An Excellent Light and Flavorful Warm Weather Dessert
    Course Dessert
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Author Jenn Quillen

    Ingredients

    • Crust Ingredients:
    • ½ Cup Butter softened
    • 1 ⅓ All Purpose Flour
    • ¼ Cup Sugar
    • Lemon Layer Ingredients:
    • 2 Eggs
    • ¾ Cup Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Flour
    • 3 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, use a fork or pastry blender to mix together the crust ingredients to form a crumbly dough.
    2. Press into the bottom of a greased 8x8 baking dish.
    3. Bake the crust at *350 degrees for 15 minutes.
    4. While that is baking, use a separate large bowl to mix the eggs, sugar, flour and lemon juice until well combined.
    5. Add in the baking powder last and whisk together until no lumps remain.
    6. Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked crust and place it back in the oven at *350 degrees for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the lemon layer is set.
    7. Cool for several hours before cutting and serving.
    8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

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    Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

    Easy Sweet and Tangy Lemon Bars Recipe

    ENJOY!

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    About Jenn

    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a single woman who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. Rebecca Orr

      March 16, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love lemon bars. I am so used to making them from a box that I thought they would be hard to make from scratch. But I can see from your recipe that it would be much easier than I though. I will be pinning and making these weekly this spring and summer for sure.

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    2. Benita

      April 03, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      Looks wonderful! I'm printing this out so that we can give it a try this weekend! Have a wonderful Easter!

      Reply
    3. The Chunky Chef

      April 04, 2015 at 8:24 am

      Oh man, I love lemon bars. Although somehow I've never made them before... your recipe looks great and I can't wait to try it 😀

      Reply
    4. Adreanna

      April 06, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Lemon bars are one of my favorite treats and yours look amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe. i Found you on A Bouquet of Talent Linky Party
      Adreanna @ LifeInOurNomad.com

      Reply
    5. Amanda

      April 09, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Congratulations, I chose this as one of my features for Friday Favorites. Come by at 9pm (EST) to see your feature!

      Reply
    6. Alyssa @ Piece of Home

      April 10, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      Lemon Bars are a serious sweet tooth! Love the tang and the sweet combo! This looks like an easy recipe!

      Reply
    7. Kim@Day7Kitchen

      April 14, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Hi Jenn! Saw this recipe on Winthop Chronicle's link party, and it looked so beautiful and tasty that I had to come visit your blog! Keep up the great work!
      ~Kim

      Reply

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