🍋 Get ready for a burst of citrus delight with these incredible Lemon Bars II! 🍋 Perfect for any dessert occasion, this recipe, adopted in 2005, holds the nostalgic essence of a classic treat, similar to the one from the good old days. 🕰️ Let’s embark on a culinary journey that takes a mere 40 minutes, from preparation to that first delightful bite!
| Preparation Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| PT20M | PT20M | PT40M |
📜 Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 lemon rind (grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
🔥 Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a harmonious dance of flavors, mix together the flour and butter until they unite into a fine crumb.
- Press this delightful mixture down into an 11 X 7″ pan, creating the foundation for your lemony masterpiece.
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Bake the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 350°F.
- Place your pan in this warm haven and let the crust bake for 10 minutes, allowing it to set the stage for the luscious layers to come.
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Egg-cellent Filling:
- While the crust is busy becoming golden perfection, crack those eggs and beat them into a glorious symphony of yolks and whites.
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Create the Filling Symphony:
- Blend in the brown sugar, nuts (optional for those nut enthusiasts out there), baking powder, and vanilla into your egg concoction.
- With an artistic flair, spread this delicious filling over the hot, golden crust.
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Second Act in the Oven:
- Return your pan to the 350°F oasis of the oven and let this sweet ensemble bake for an additional 20 minutes, reaching the peak of perfection.
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Lemon Infusion:
- While your creation is sizzling away, whip up a magical potion by mixing confectioners’ sugar, grated lemon rind, and the fresh juice of a lemon.
- As soon as the timer hits zero on the oven, generously spread this zesty concoction over the hot cake.
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Cooling Crescendo:
- Let your creation cool well, allowing the flavors to mingle and dance into a harmonious balance of sweetness and tanginess.
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The Grand Finale:
- Once cooled to perfection, cut your creation into squares, revealing the masterpiece that is your homemade Lemon Bars II.
🌟 Nutritional Highlights per Serving (32 servings):
- Calories: 106.9
- Fat Content: 3.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.3mg
- Sodium Content: 39.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 15.8g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Now, savor the fruits of your labor as you indulge in these Lemon Bars II, a timeless dessert that bridges the past with the present, leaving your taste buds tingling with joy. 🎉✨
