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Creamy Lemon Bars

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Creamy Lemon Bars
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
30 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
48 bars
Lemon bars are a great tangy treat, perfect for summer or anytime of year. Sweetened condensed milk adds creaminess, and vanilla cookies make a perfect crust.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Combine cookie crumbs and butter in medium bowl. Press lightly onto bottom and halfway up sides of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Beat sweetened condensed milk and eggs in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt and food coloring just until blended. Fold in grated lemon peel; pour over crust.

Step 5

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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