Monday, April 13, 2015

Lemon Bars

Let's have some luscious lemon bars for today's tea!  I'm using another one of my late Great Aunt Kitty's trios that she painted for me.  

 


This pansy pattern is perfect for Spring time.  My green gingham cloth goes with so many of my patterns.

This Lemon Bar recipes comes from my old Betty Crocker Cookbook, that I received back in 1970.  I've slightly adapted it, by adding  more lemon juice and also some lemon zest.  It's really a wonderful recipe and makes a square pan of either and 8x8", or a 9x9".  I hope you'll try them soon.

Lemon Bars

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (I used the juice of one lemon, which ended up being almost 1/4 cup)
zest of one lemon
powdered sugar for garnishing

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix thoroughly the flour, butter and powdered sugar.  Press evenly into the bottom of an 8x8x2" or 9x9x2" ungreased pan.  Bake 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat remaining ingredients for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.  Pour over the hot crust.  Bake about 25 minutes longer or until no  imprint remains when touched lightly in center.  Cool; cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar.

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41 comments:

  1. Hello dear Kitty and a happy Monday to you!
    How good these lemon bars look - I could do with a few with a cup of tea right now!
    And your tea cup is just beautiful...so dainty!
    Hope you have a blessed week!

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  2. Kitty, I can't resist lemon bars especially if they're served with pansies! I love that you use and have so many pretty treasures painted by your namesake Aunt too. Your green and white gingham says spring!

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  3. The lemon bars look great Kitty, I know everyone here would love them! Your cup and saucer are beautiful too-have a great week:@)

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  4. We love lemon bars around here! Yours look great and I love the tea cup. How sweet to have family treasures such as these.

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  5. Those sound wonderfully lemony! I am taking your comment about green gingham under advisement.

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  6. Oh Kitty, I can almost taste the sweet and tart flavor of the lemon bars.... Let me hop in my car and I will be over in....a long time :) How I wish I could so easily come visit you {and not just because you make amazing food} :)

    The dishes that your sweet aunt painted are stunning! What beautiful talent! Happy Monday, my friend. Love and hugs!

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  7. Hi Kitty,
    Wow your lemon bars look so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe to make them. Have a wonderful spring day!
    Julie xo

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  8. Your lemon bars look delicious, Kitty.
    I rarely make those and yet I enjoy them.
    I had a friend who lived in Canada that made lemon bars that would melt in your mouth. Mine never turn out like hers did. She is with the Lord now.

    You have quite the beautiful collection of treasures on your China collection, Judy beautiful.

    Enjoy your Monday,
    Debbie

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  9. Oh gracious, look at all those spelling errors!! So sorry.
    Just beautiful, and in your China collection.
    My phone spell check goes crazy!!

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  10. Hi Kitty,
    You have the most wonderful selection of teacups!! This one is especially beautiful; I think your great aunt Kitty was very talented with a paint brush! I love pansies in spring and these colors are so pretty. The other thing I LOVE is lemon bars; I confess I love anything and everything with lemon. :-D I have a Betty Crocker cookbook, too, and it's a great reference for all kinds of recipes. This one looks delicious!!

    Thanks so much for sharing, Kitty, and thank you for all your visits and comments. I'm about to get caught up on visiting after my two-week absence from blogging. Have a wonderful day, my friend!

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  11. What a lovely set. I do love handpainted china, especially when there are pansies. I do love lemon desserts. I MUST try this one. Thanks for posting it.

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  12. Your teacup trio is so pretty. Your great aunt was certainly a talented painter. What a special keepsake she made for you.
    I'm eager to make these bars using your recipe. I've been a bit disappointed in the past with my lemon bars. I really like that your recipe has zest in it...I like mine really lemony. This will be the perfect treat to go with tea. Thanks for sharing! ~Nora

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  13. How wonderful that you have three of your great Aunt's hand painted sets! They are so beautiful - I really love the pansies. Lemon bars are a favorite of mine and these look so pretty and delicious. I love your green gingham cloth, too. Hope you have a lovely spring week, dear Kitty. xo Karen

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  14. Oh yum! I always enjoy lemony treats with my tea!

    The handpainted trio sets are beautiful!

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  15. I adore these plates. I am looking forward to these bars. My husband loves lemon. Great recipe for spring and summer

    Cindy

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  16. That is one of our all time favorite recipes...and I can make them with vegan marg when my allergies are bothering me. I love your Aunt's hand painted china. Just beautiful! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  17. I love lemon bars and yours look so yummy! Your cup & saucer are perfect for spring...the pansies are so pretty!

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  18. Your aunt was so talented! These 3 pieces are gorgeous. I love Lemon Bars! In fact, my daughter and I were just talking about them the other day. We like to freeze them after they're sliced and eating them straight from the freezer is awesome! Abby adored them ~

    xo
    Pat

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  19. Oh how I would enjoy these lovely bars. I love recipes that are smaller pan sizes too. Love your gorgeous dishes...how very special. You have talent in your genes eh? =) XO

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  20. Hi Kitty: I love lemon bars. You always serve the most delicious things. Have a wonderful week dear lady. Hugs, Martha

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  21. I just looked in my Betty Crocker cookbook and the recipe is there! I've had a similar lemon bar and they were so good. I think these will be my summer dessert at our camp when we have visitors. Your aunt Kitty's tea cups are lovely! Have a nice week dear friend. xo

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  22. You are making such great use of Aunt Kitty's pieces on your blog postings. That is a wonderful way to carry on the tradition. Your Lemon Bars look delightful Kitty! So glad you shared.

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  23. Your Aunt Kitty did a perfect job on painting your lovely set. I know how proud of it you must be.
    You do it proud with your delicious looking Lemon Bars...I really love anything lemon. :)

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  24. I had a good look at the china your Aunt Kitty painted and must say she was very talented, the pieces are beautiful.
    There are lemons in the fridge and your squares could be on the menu tonight! Thanks for sharing another tasty recipe.

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  25. Those look absolutely delicious. And what beautiful cup and saucer :0)

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  26. Kitty, I love the pretty pansies that you Aunt Kitty painted. She was a true artist! The lemon squares remind me of a story of my daughter and my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law made a pan of lemon squares, when my daughter was young and visiting her grandmother. My daughter could not stop eating them and my mother-in-law did not stop her. She was paid back, however, because she had to stay up all night with my daughter who was soooo very sick! When I make your recipe, I promise to eat only one (or two) at a time - lol!

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  27. Hi, Kitty! I'm so late getting back to you when you sweetly commented on my DIY bird bath, but I've made up for it with visiting all the way back to your Twinky bunny car--what a miss that would've been!!! You can bet I pinned that for the chickadees here!! We will make them soon! And the dishes your aunt painted...what a treasure you have. I adore pansies--my grandmother did too--so that set especially made my little heart very happy! :) It's always so nice to visit your beautiful blog!

    PS - It's spring here!!! The grass is a beautiful shade of green and the forsythia is in its full splendor (even though today was a little cool, but hey, no snow, and temps in the 60s--no complaints!!!) :)

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  28. Your bars look so yummy and so lovely with your china, love the touch of the flower with it!

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  29. Oh, that china is gorgeous!! What a treasure! She was one talented lady, and how special to have it to remember her by. Lemon bars are a favorite of mine -- lemon and chocolate are neck and neck as my favorite!
    A cheerful post, with gingham, pansies and lemon!

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  30. The dishes are really beautifully painted. She was quite the artist. The green checked gingham goes perfectly with your display. I am sure your lemon bars are very tasty.

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  31. Thank you so much, my sweet friend, for sharing this divine recipe with Roses of Inspiration :) Have a blessed Thursday! Love to you!

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  32. Your Aunt Kitty was truly an artist! Simply gorgeous dishes. Lemon bars are one of my favorite sweets! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  33. Kitty, how wonderful to have those lovely things from your great aunt! And what better use for such a "trio" (first time I've seen that term, and I like it!) than a lemon bar and a cup of tea!

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  34. Hi Kitty - lovely bars and cute plates! I do hope you'll come over to Food on Friday: Lemons & Limes to bring this to the party! Cheers from Carole's Chatter

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  35. Kitty, I love it when you use pieces your aunt painted...they are beautiful. I envy anyone that is artistic...I can't even draw stick figures!
    The lemon bar recipe I use is the same one you use...they are delicious little gems, aren't they?
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  36. Beautiful set! What a talented lady. Lemon bars are sooo good. I've never tried a 'scratch recipe though.

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  37. Oh your lemon bars look dreamy~ every time I've tried to make them, they're a gooey mess, I will try your recipe asap! Thanks Kitty, and I love your pretty pansy teacup!
    Jenna

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  38. Hi Kitty,
    What a beautiful treasure from your Aunt, the pieces are so soft and delicate. Lemon Bars are perfect for this special tea and they look delicious. Are you'al floating away up there yet, I don't remember when we have had this much rain, it is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your Lemon Bars and beautiful tea set with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  39. What a beautiful teacup trio! I love lemon bars and have made them several times. Delish!

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  40. What exquisitely beautiful tea pieces! Your tea time looks so pretty! I love lemon bars and also those old recipes. I think I will plan on making your recipe soon 😊

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  41. My dear sister friend...somewhere, while searching your recipes, I read about you selling your wedding china and wondering if anyone else did things like that.
    Please go to this link
    http://sweetnothingsbj.blogspot.com/2010/02/romance-is-in-air.html

    I cried then and I am crying right now.....with joy...:)

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