Catholic Church (and other religious organizations) Cook Books & Recipes Lemon Bars/ Squares recipe

Baker Family Lemon Bars

It’s the infamous Lemon Bars & Lemon squares! As seen in who knows how many community cookbooks over the years. This variation came from The Wanderers: Assumption Church Folk Group 1984.

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Baker Family Lemon Bars

Cookie

  • ½ lb. butter (softened)
  • ½ cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 cup flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

Topping

  • 2 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • confectioner's sugar

Cookie base

  1. Blend together and press into 10"x14" pan.

  2. Bake at 350° F for 25 minutes.

Topping

  1. Mix and pour over baked mixture.

  2. Return to oven and bake at 325° F for 25 minutes.

  3. Cool, cut into squares and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar

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