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How to Make Lemon Bars

An easy recipe that I found and LOVED :)

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Step 1 of 14

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit πŸ”₯ Then grease the glass pan with a nonstick spray, or butter :)

Step 2 of 14
Mix the 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 cups flour until it turns into dough.

Mix the 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 cups flour until it turns into dough.

Step 3 of 14
Using the glass pan, place the dough into the center.

Using the glass pan, place the dough into the center.

Step 4 of 14
Using your hands, flatten out the dough until the whole area is covered.

Using your hands, flatten out the dough until the whole area is covered.

Step 5 of 14
To get the dough to be a bit more even, you may use a piece of foil or parchment paper and rub back and forth. (optional)

To get the dough to be a bit more even, you may use a piece of foil or parchment paper and rub back and forth. (optional)

Step 6 of 14
Although not perfect, the dough looks a lot smoother :)

Although not perfect, the dough looks a lot smoother :)

Step 7 of 14

Place the pan in the oven, baking for 15-20 minutes :)

Step 8 of 14
While baking the base, grab the two lemons and cut in half. Juice the lemons, allowing for the juice to fall in a bowl. If any seeds fall in, make sure to take them out! :)

While baking the base, grab the two lemons and cut in half. Juice the lemons, allowing for the juice to fall in a bowl. If any seeds fall in, make sure to take them out! :)

Step 9 of 14
Then, in a separate bowl mix in the 4 eggs, 1 1/2 Cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and the lemon juice. If the mixture looks a bit clumpy from the flour and sugar, it's perfectly fine! 😊

Then, in a separate bowl mix in the 4 eggs, 1 1/2 Cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and the lemon juice. If the mixture looks a bit clumpy from the flour and sugar, it's perfectly fine! 😊

Step 10 of 14
Take out the base from the oven! :) if you would like to make it a more golden color, you are free to keep it in the oven a bit longer.

Take out the base from the oven! :) if you would like to make it a more golden color, you are free to keep it in the oven a bit longer.

Step 11 of 14
Immediately pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 20 more minutes!

Immediately pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 20 more minutes!

Step 12 of 14
The result should look similar to this upon taking it out!

The result should look similar to this upon taking it out!

Step 13 of 14
After cooling for at least 10 minutes, sprinkle powdered sugar to your liking.

After cooling for at least 10 minutes, sprinkle powdered sugar to your liking.

Step 14 of 14
Cut into bars, and enjoy! πŸ˜ŠπŸ’›

Cut into bars, and enjoy! πŸ˜ŠπŸ’›

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1 Cup Butter

2 Cups Sugar

2 ΒΌ Cups Flour

4 Eggs

2 lemons

Powdered sugar

9 x 13 in. Glass pan

Ryan Meloche

How do you store the leftovers, do they freeze well?

Ryan Meloche 5 months ago

Stacy Branham

I just made these! Picture here: http://pinterest.com/pin/531284087260888190/. Now, just need to cut and dust with powdered sugar:) thanks!

Stacy Branham 8 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

I'm so glad! And no problem πŸ˜ƒ

(author) 10 months ago

Ashlea Lingren

I meant to tell you Vanessa, I have made this so many times and I love it! Thanks girl.

Ashlea Lingren 10 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

No problem! I'm glad you two enjoyed it 😊

(author) 10 months ago

Chante Argenti

I've made this twice since you creates the snap guide and it was inhaled within two days! Great simple and delicious recipe

Chante Argenti 10 months ago

Justine2707 Chimmy

I have already tried out this recipe twice ξ–ξ€Ž! Thanks!

Justine2707 Chimmy 10 months ago

Ashlea Lingren

Awesome! Thanks!

Ashlea Lingren 11 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

Ashlea Lingren: yes of course! :) it doesn't really matter if it's a dark pan or glass pan of the same measurements, but with a smaller glass one you still can, but the crust and lemon mixture will come out thicker :)

(author) 11 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

Chante argenti: thanks for the tip! 😊

(author) 11 months ago

Ashlea Lingren

Can this be done in a darker pan or a smaller glass one?

Ashlea Lingren 11 months ago

Chante Argenti

This was delicious! I made it as soon as I saw the recipe. Added some vanilla extract to the crust as well which was a great addition

Chante Argenti 11 months ago

Annie Chavez Gomez

Wooooooow it taste soooooooo goood!!! Thanks!!!

Annie Chavez Gomez 11 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

Alisha: I'm so glad! :D

(author) 11 months ago

Avery the ninja

I love this I need to try this

Avery the ninja 11 months ago

Justine2707 Chimmy

Defenitely will try this soon as my bday treat at work !

Justine2707 Chimmy 11 months ago

Alisha Roberts

I couldn't stop eating the dough and lemon mixture as I went along! I mixed in some vanilla and rum flavoring as well. Turned out great!

Alisha Roberts 11 months ago

Sandi Pate

Thanks Vanessa!!

Sandi Pate 11 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

Sandi: it usually is about 1/3 a cup :)

(author) 11 months ago

Sandi Pate

Do you know about how much the lemon juice measure out to be? These look awesome!

Sandi Pate 11 months ago

It goes om and om a nom !

This recipe is originally from the hummingbird bakery book as i have made them before this

It goes om and om a nom ! 11 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

Samantha: they are! 😊

(author) 11 months ago

Vanessa Navarro 🌻

Saris: no problem!

(author) 11 months ago

✨Samantha✨

Yum! They look so good!

✨Samantha✨ 11 months ago

Saris A.

You made it so simple! Thanks

Saris A. 11 months ago

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Ryan Meloche

227 gram butter, 100 grams sugar, 256 grams flour

Ryan Meloche 5 months ago

Justine2707 Chimmy

How many gram is '1 cup' butter, '1/2 cup' sugar and '2 cups' flour?

Justine2707 Chimmy 11 months ago

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