I love lemon bars but have been searching for a recipe with more filling. I decided to make some today for refreshments at a Relief Society meeting. I found a recipe for lemon/lime bars for St. Patrick's Day on Facebook and decided to try them but when I really read the recipe over I decided there was way too much sugar and fat. Besides that, the recipe was meant for a 9x9 pan and I never waste my time making that small of a batch. So, I began altering - first I used the crust recipe from the old Primary Delight recipe. Then I used whole wheat instead of white flour and brown sugar instead of powdered and it just got worse from there on out, I quadrupled the filling and I used less sugar. When I went to pour it on top of the crust it really filled the pan and it was challenging getting it in the oven without spilling, but it was worth it - Lots of filling! I liked the results so I hope it works when someone else tries it or I do it again. Next time I might add another cup of flour and 1/2 c butter to the crust.
Lemon Bars
Crust:
2 c flour
1 c soft butter
1/4 c sugar
Mix well and press in large cookie sheet with sides (12x18)
Bake at 350 for 10 min. until lightly browned
Filling:
1 doz. eggs
2 c lemon or lime juice
3 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c flour
2 t baking powder
3 t lemon flavor
green food coloring if desired
Beat together until well blended and pour over crust
Carefully return to oven and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until filling is set.
