BEST LEMON PROTEIN BARS RECIPES

Name: Shortbread Lemon Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; FILLING:; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon baking powder; TOPPING:; 2 cups sour cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

SHORTBREAD LEMON BARS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. —Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball. , Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. , Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, FatContent 9g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 51mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 70mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.

SHORTBREAD LEMON BARS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Shortbread Lemon Bars Recipe: How to Make It image

I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. —Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball. , Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. , Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

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SHORTBREAD LEMON BARS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. —Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa
From tasteofhome.com
Reviews 4.6
Total Time 40 minutes
Category Desserts
Calories 172 calories per serving

Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and lemon and orange zest. Add butter; cover and process until mixture forms a ball. , Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until set and the edges are lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine all the filling ingredients. Pour over hot crust. Bake until set and lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread over filling. , Bake until topping is set, 7-9 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into bars just before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

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