How to Make Easy Lemon Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, why not make some delicious lemon bars? This classic dessert is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a crumbly crust and a gooey lemon filling. Whether you're looking for a simple treat to satisfy your sweet tooth or a crowd-pleasing dessert to bring to a party, these easy lemon bars are the perfect choice.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires just a handful of simple ingredients that you likely already have in your kitch...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix with pudding
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Add the egg and oil; mix until well blended. Mixture will be slightly dry. Reserve one cup for the topping, and pat the rest into an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust. Crumble the reserved cake mix mixture over the top.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until filling is set and the topping is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 296mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg