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lovely lemon bars

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Sue Adame
@fortheloveoffood
McMinnville, OR

Love the taste and smell of lemon and with summer coming this will be perfect for family picnics. I adapted this from the cherry crumbs bars I posted earlier.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For lovely lemon bars

  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    butter flavored crisco
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lg
    lemon zest, grated
  • 2 lb
    lemon pie filling

How To Make lovely lemon bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan
  • 2
    In medium bowl, stir 1 cup sugar, 3 cups flour,and baking powder. Mix in salt and 1/2 the lemon zest
  • 3
    Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend in the shortening and egg. Dough will be crumbly. Pat 1/2 of the dough into prepared pan.
  • 4
    Spread lemon filling evenly over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over the lemon layer. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest.
  • 5
    Bake in preheated over 50 -55 minutes, or until top is slightly brown, Cool completely before cutting into squares. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
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