Iced Lemon Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Iced Lemon Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; LEMON ICING; 2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
LEMON ICING
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups powdered sugar

1
heat oven to 325* -- grease bottom and side of a 13x9 pan -- with crisco.set aside.
2
beat sugars and butter in large mixing bowl -- until combined.
3
beat on medium speed until light and fluffy --
4
stir in lemon zest and lemon juice --
5
stir in flour, cornstarch, and salt.
6
press dough in pan -- with floured fingers.
7
bake 35-45 minutes or top is lightly golden brown --
8
cool completely in pan on wire rack for about 45 minutes.
9
spread with lemon icing -- let stand 15 minutes.until set.
10
for bars, cut into 6x6 rows.
11
to prepare LEMON ICING:.
12
mix all ingredients in medium bowl with spoon until smooth and spreadable.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Iced Lemon Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Iced Lemon Shortbread Bars

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