County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth lemon bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Winning a blue ribbon at the county fair, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy lemon and buttery shortbread. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Get ready to experience pure lemon bliss!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 465.6 kcal

Protein 10g

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Ingredients for County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars

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How to Make County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
**Make the crust:**
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter.
Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the dough evenly into a 13x9 inch baking pan.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
**Make the lemon filling:**
In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice, and the grated zest of 2 lemons.
Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust.
Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden brown.
Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before sprinkling with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

60g

Carbs

22g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars?

County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars?

County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars has approximately 465.6 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars?

The key ingredients for County Fair First Prize Blue Ribbon Lemon Bars are Flour, Sugar, Butter, Baking Powder, Eggs, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.