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

When life gives you lemons, make lemon bars! This classic dessert is a delightful combination of tangy lemon filling and buttery shortbread crust. It's the perfect treat for citrus lovers and a great addition to any gathering or potluck. Lemon bars are also a great way to use up an abundance of lemons, whether from your own tree or a generous neighbor.

While there are many variations of lemon bars out there, this recipe for Lemon Bars II is a tried-and-true favorite. It strikes the p...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ cups butter
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup lemon juice

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the 3 cups of flour with the confectioners' sugar. Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In a smaller bowl, stir together the egg whites and white sugar. Add the flour and baking powder, mix until lumps are gone. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust, then sprinkle the remaining crust mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Refrigerate to set before serving.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 30mg