How to Make Delicious and Easy Lemon Bars

Sometimes you just have a craving for that little sweet taste, and what is better than a homemade lemon bars fresh out of the oven? Here is a simple recipe to satisfy that craving. They are super easy to whip up a batch or two.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup confectioner sugar
• 2 cups flour
• pinch of salt
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• juice of 1 lemon
• 8x8-inch baking pan

1. First, collect all your ingredients, and set them out to get ready for your preparing, mixing, and baking.

2. Second, cream 1 cup of butter, and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar, then stir in 2 cups of flour plus a pinch of salt to make the crust.

3. Next, press the crust mixture into an 8x8-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure you don't overbake, and allow it to cool.

4. Finally, combine 2 eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and the juice of a lemon. Pour over the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until set.

5. Allow your lemon bars to cool, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares, and store in the refrigerator for your enjoyment.

Tips & Warnings

• Spice it up by adding some coconut flakes
• Mix in a few blueberries to change it up
• Double up your lemon filling to make double-lemon bars

[deepthinkin]

on 6/2/2009 Lemon bars are simply the BEST! So cool and refreshing on hot days - thanks for sharing your recipe, yum!

[rewrite810]

on 4/23/2009 Lemon, yum! These sound so delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[writeitout]

on 3/26/2009 We make these for family reunions. We all love them 5*

[cheapcindy]

on 3/11/2009 Sounds great, I love lemon and have never made these before. I am adding to my recipe folder, thanks for sharing.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/20/2009 These sound great. Thanks for the recipe. 5* RRC