Arizona Lemon Bars Recipe

Tart and tangy, these Arizona Lemon Bars are a delightful treat for any lemon lover! Easy to make and perfect for potlucks, reunions, weddings, cookouts, or luncheons, these bars are a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy them as is, or elevate the experience with a scoop of lemon sherbet, a dollop of whipped cream, and a fresh mint sprig. This recipe has been updated (8/18/08) with adjusted ingredient amounts for a lighter, yet equally delicious, version. Feel free to use regular sugar if desired.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 133.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.5 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arizona Lemon Bars

  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cups Splenda Granular
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 0 oats
  • 0 almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups lemon juice and 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 0 fat free sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

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How to Make Arizona Lemon Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the lemon juice and zest until smooth. Whisk in the eggs until well combined.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust.
  6. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
  7. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
  8. Serve as is, or top with lemon sherbet, whipped cream, and a mint leaf.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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