Sunburst Lemon Bars Recipe
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Total time
- 2 hours
- Makes
- 36 bars
Ingredients
base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
filling
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup lemon juice
glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In a large bowl, combine all base ingredients; beat at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 20–30 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in ¼ cup lemon juice.
- Remove pan from oven and pour filling over warm base. Return to oven; bake at 350°F for an additional 25–30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired glazing consistency. Blend until smooth. Glaze the cooled bars and slice. Enjoy!
