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Lemon Crumb Bars Extraordinaire Recipe

Indulge in these unbelievably delicious Lemon Crumb Bars! A lighter take on a classic, this recipe boasts bright lemon flavor and a buttery, crumbly crust. Easy to make with minimal prep time, these bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 206.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemon Crumb Bars Extraordinaire

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How to Make Lemon Crumb Bars Extraordinaire

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 9x12 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, sliced, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
  4. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the cake mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in 1 cup crushed graham crackers.
  6. Reserve 2 cups of the crumb mixture for topping.
  7. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven; do not turn off the oven.
  10. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, and 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
  11. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust.
  12. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top.
  13. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly browned.
  14. Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
  15. Cut into 24 bars.
  16. Store in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

20g

Carbs

9g

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