Sunshine Lemon Bars Recipe

Experience sunshine in every bite with these irresistible lemon bars! A delightful twist on a classic Duncan Hines recipe, these bars boast a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a tangy, sweet lemon filling that's simply unforgettable. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these lemon bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 91.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.7 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sunshine Lemon Bars

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How to Make Sunshine Lemon Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) Duncan Hines yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, and 1 large egg. Mix until just combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup (approximately 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp) fresh lemon juice. Zest of one lemon is optional for enhanced flavor.
  5. Pour the lemon mixture evenly over the cake mix crust.
  6. Bake for 23-27 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Start checking at 23 minutes.
  7. Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set completely.
  8. Once chilled, cut into 1 1/2 x 3 1/4 inch bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

17g

Carbs

3g