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LUSCIOUS SUGAR-FREE LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Luscious Sugar-Free Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup purchased graham cracker crumbs, plus
2 tablespoons purchased graham cracker crumbs (or make your own)
1 1/4 cups Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 cup reduced-calorie margarine
2 eggs (equivalent of 2 eggs) or 1/2 cup egg substitute (equivalent of 2 eggs)
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 11 x 7 biscuit pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl combine 1 cup crumbs, 1/4 cup Splenda and margarine.
  • Mix until mixture is crumbly.
  • Carefully pat into bottom of buttered pan.
  • Bake for 5 minutes and remove.
  • In the meantime, beat the eggs until they are foamy (this is important when using Splenda).
  • Stir in sour cream and lemon juice.
  • Add remaining 1 cup of Splenda, flour and baking powder.
  • Mix well to combine and pour over baked crust.
  • Bake another 10 minutes.
  • Evenly sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs over top.
  • Lightly spray crumbs with butter flavor cooking spray. Continue baking for 8 minutes more.
  • Cool on wire rack for at least 10 minutes.

LUSCIOUS LEMON-RASPBERRY BARS



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Impress your family or guests with rich, tempting lemon bars. Cream cheese and raspberry preserves really dress up this easy dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package Betty Crocker™ Sunkist® lemon bar mix
1/3 cup water
3 eggs
1/2 package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F whether using metal or glass pan. Stir Filling Mix, water and eggs, using fork (a few lumps will remain); set aside.
  • Press Ready-Mixed Crust (dry) in bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan. Bake 12 minutes.
  • Drop cream cheese by spoonfuls onto hot crust and return pan to oven about 2 minutes to further soften cream cheese. Carefully spread cream cheese over crust. Stir filling mixture; pour over cream cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top begins to brown and center is set. Cool 10 minutes. Spread preserves over top. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For 16 bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. For ease in cutting, use sharp or wet knife. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS



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"These bars are wonderful as a snack or dessert," says Marina Jines of Enid, Oklahoma. "Beware-they're habit-forming! If you don't want to eat the extras, why not share them with a neighbor or a shut-in?"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. , Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the egg, sugar, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over warm crust. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS



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This is from Southern Living - I increased the lemon from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup. It might just be the type of lemons that grow on my tree - but they just weren't quite tangy enough til I made that change. Everyone LOVES these.

Provided by lindieb

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups flour (divided)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice (I use fresh)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, or til lightly browned.
  • whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour batter over crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or til set. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar. (I use a sifter). Cut into squares. Store in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 74, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 19.3, Protein 2.4

LUSCIOUS LEMON-RASPBERRY BARS



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Impress your family or guests with rich, tempting lemon bars. Cream cheese and raspberry preserves really dress up this easy dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package Betty Crocker™ Sunkist® lemon bar mix
1/3 cup water
3 eggs
1/2 package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F whether using metal or glass pan. Stir Filling Mix, water and eggs, using fork (a few lumps will remain); set aside.
  • Press Ready-Mixed Crust (dry) in bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan. Bake 12 minutes.
  • Drop cream cheese by spoonfuls onto hot crust and return pan to oven about 2 minutes to further soften cream cheese. Carefully spread cream cheese over crust. Stir filling mixture; pour over cream cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top begins to brown and center is set. Cool 10 minutes. Spread preserves over top. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For 16 bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. For ease in cutting, use sharp or wet knife. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

DOTERRA LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by gwendee1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar Dash of salt
1 c. butter 1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. lemon juice
4 eggs 3 drops lemon essential oil
6 Tbs. flour 1 Tbs. powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. sugar Lemon zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the dough reaches a fine crumb consistency. Press the dough into the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan. Bake for 20 minutes till golden. While crust is baking, beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. In a separate dish, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to eggs, and stir till smooth. Gradually stir in lemon juice, water, and lemon oil. Pour mixture over baked crust, and return to the oven. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Allow to cool completely, and sift powdered sugar over the top. Garnish with zest if desired. *Substitute orange oil and orange juice to make orange bars.

LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS



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A smaller version of the familiar recipe that makes up to 8 bars in a standard 8x4 loaf pan. As seen in Taste of Home's Cooking for 2.

Provided by Vyrianna

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 8 bars, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar, gradually beat in flour. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 8-in. x 4-in. 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325º for 14-16 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned.
  • For filling, in a mixing bowl, beat the egg, sugar, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over warm crust. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 222.1, Carbohydrate 86.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 59.1, Protein 7.1

LUSCIOUS LITTLE LEMON BARS



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MMMMMMMM these are luscious alright! Great lemony flavour on a shortbread crust, nice and chewy too! MAKE THEM! hehe.

Provided by Le Beast

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 grated lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Pre- heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Stir flour and sugar together.
  • Cut in butter till small crumbs, and press into small glass baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes At almost the end of the crust baking time, beat the eggs till smooth.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Beat.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and the juice.
  • Blend in the flour and baking powder, and finally the coconut.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour over the crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake 20-25 mins or untill light brown.
  • When cooled, cut.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 57.5, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.5, Protein 3.7

LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS



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This make approx 2 dozen. This is better when you use fresh squeezed lemon juice. Your patience will be rewarded.

Provided by Teresa Terrell

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 c all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 c cold butter, cut into pieces
4 large eggs
2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
1/3 c fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp baking powder
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.
  • 2. Stir together 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degree for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 4. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth; whisk in granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir together baking powder and remaining 1/4 cup flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour mixture over hot baked crust.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degree for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Lift from pan, using foil sides as handles. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Remove foil, and cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

LOUISE'S LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter (2 sticks) or 1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks)
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives used scissor-fashion until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13"x9" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour over crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool COMPLETELY on a wire rack. Cut into bars, and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 59.2, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.4, Protein 1.9

LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS



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This recipe came from USA weekend. These have a bold lemon flavor and a buttery crust - just simple great recipe

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons butter, melted but not hot
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Fit an 8-inch by 16-inch piece of heavy-duty foil across pan bottom and up the 2 sides as foil overhangs to pull bars from the pan. Spray foil with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, salt, confectioner's sugar in a medium bowl; stir in butter to form dough. Press dough into pan bottom (the bottom of a measuring cup dipped in flour helps). Bake until pale golden, about 20 minutes.
  • While pastry bakes, whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest in a medium bowl.
  • Remove pan from oven. Add lemon mixture and continue to bake until just set, about 20 minutes longer; let cool in pan for a few minutes and then using foil handles, pull bars from pan and set on a wire rack. Cool until room temperature. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 78.1, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.7

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