By Janet Tharpe


If your taste buds pucker for anything lemon, then you’re going to love Ann McCue’s Melt in Your Mouth Lemon Bars. Sweet, tart, and super creamy this bar is a perfect after-dinner or brunch treat. They’re so good, after one bite you may convert non-lemon lovers!

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-Janet

“Everyone loves these!”

- Ann McCue, Side Lake, MN (pop. 2,800)


What You Need

CRUST

2 c all purpose flour

1 c butter softened (no substituting)

1/2 c powdered sugar

FILLING

4 eggs (slightly beaten)

2 c sugar

4 tbsp flour

6 tbsp lemon juice

FROSTING

1/2 c butter (softened)

1 c powdered sugar

1 tsp milk

2 tbsp cold water


Directions

• Mix crust ingredients with a fork as you would for a pie crust.

• Pat into a 9x13 greased and floured pan.

• Bake crust at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

• As crust is baking, mix filling ingredients.

• After crust has baked 15 minutes, pour filling over crust and continue baking for 25 minutes. 

• Cool bars completely.

• Make frosting by mixing butter, powdered sugar, and milk for 6-8 minutes on high speed. 

• Then add 2 tbsp cold water one at a time. Beat until smooth.

• Spread over cooled bars. 

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