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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 bars 83g Recipe makes 24 bars) |
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| Calories 340 | ||
| Calories from Fat 153 | (45%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 17.1g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat 11.6g | 58% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 65mg | 21% | |
| Sodium 111mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 75mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.0g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 6% | |
| Sugars 34.6g | ||
| Protein 3.0g | 5% | |
Grandma Ila Nelson's Lemon Dream Bars
By: Jennifer Rosholt
Apr 16, 2008
This recipe came from Whitefish, Montana and was given to me years ago by a dear friend. It had been passed down from her family for generations. I love the fragrance and flavor of lemons. This is by far the easiest and best tasting lemon bar I have come across. I have made it for bake sales, gifts, and simply to serve, and I always have requests for the recipe.
24 -36 bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Filling
- 4 eggs
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 lemon, juice and zest of
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups finely shredded coconut
Lemon Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar (or more if needed to create spreading consistency)
Directions
1
For Crust: In medium sized bowl, stir together flour and powdered sugar.2
Cut in butter with pastry blender or the tines of two forks. Press into greased 10x15x1 pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.3
For Filling: Beat together eggs, lemon juice, zest and juice of fresh lemon, flour, sugar, baking powder and coconut. Mix well and pour over hot crust. Return pan to oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.4
For Frosting: Beat together butter, lemon juice, vanilla and powdered sugar. Spread over filling when cool.5
Cut into bars & serve. Store covered.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Chef #510901
On May 20, 2008
Very good and very rich, just what I want in a lemon bar. Loved the frosting. Thanks for the great posting.
From: HB2
On Jul 19, 2008
Wow! These are amazing! I served them at my daughter's baby shower and I had 30 requests for the recipe. They are so lemony without being overwhelming and the crust and frosting are devine. Thanks for such a time honoured recipe that truly lives up to its reputation! Cathy
From: **Tinkerbell**
On Apr 20, 2008
I know I'm not supposed to talk with my mouth full... but these are just too good to put down! By far the best lemon bars I have ever tasted. The crust is light & flaky & the filling really is a dream. Lemony in flavor with a beautiful texture that gently balances the smooth & creamy filling with chewy coconut. The quick lemon frosting is just the cherry on top. I used 2 fresh lemons for this recipe, as I had them on hand. They yielded plenty of juice for the 8 Tablespoons called for & the remainder I considered the "juice of one lemon". I have no doubt that these sunny bars are always a hit when served. We'll be making them again. Thanks for sharing your special recipe, Jennifer! Made, enjoyed & reviewed for Pick-A-Chef Spring 2008.
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