Best Cookie Mix Lemon Bars Recipes

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COOKIE MIX LEMON BARS



Cookie Mix Lemon Bars image

These are an easy variation of lemon bars. They use a bag of cookie mix, but the fresh lemon zest and juice makes them special!

Provided by Lisa Foote

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg betty crocker sugar cookie or oatmeal cookie mix, dry
1/2 c butter (1 stick)
2 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
1 egg
1 can(s) non-fat sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with non stick spray.
  • 2. In a large bowl cut the cold butter into the cookie mix with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in the egg until the mixture is crumbly.
  • 3. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased pan and bake it in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • 4. In a small bowl mix the sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thick and combined.
  • 5. Spread lemon mixture over baked crust and evenly crumble remaining dough on the top.
  • 6. Bake another 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let cool and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars and store in the refrigerator.

COOKIE MIX LEMON BARS



Cookie Mix Lemon Bars image

Looking for a dessert made using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out these elegant lemon bars sprinkled with powdered sugar - a tasty treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb.1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
4 egg yolks
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Grated peel of 1 lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix and 2 tablespoons flour. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix egg yolks, condensed milk, 1 tablespoon flour, the lemon peel and lemon juice with whisk. Pour over hot crust. Bake 18 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle bars with powdered sugar. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

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