Pucker up for sunshine in every bite with these Borden’s Rich Lemon Bars: a symphony of sweet and tart, a citrusy ode to summer captured in golden squares.
Imagine:
- A shortbread crust, buttery and crumbly, whispering its promise beneath your fingertips.
- A velvety lemon filling, shimmering with sunshine, its vibrant zest tantalizing your nose.
- Each bite is a delightful dance, the sweet-tart melody of lemon harmonizing with the buttery base.
The essentials:
- Flour: The foundation upon which the citrusy magic unfolds.
- Confectioners’ sugar: Adding a whisper of sweetness and a light, ethereal texture.
- Butter: Melty and golden, singing its rich counterpoint.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetening the lemon’s tangy chorus.
- Eggs: Bringing richness and binding the symphony together.
- Baking powder: A touch of lightness to elevate the citrusy harmony.
- RealLemon Lemon Juice: The show’s star, its vibrant voice ringing clear.
The finale:
- Dust the bars with powdered sugar, a snowy blanket reflecting the citrusy glow.
- Savor each bite, letting the sweet-tart symphony dance on your tongue.
- Share with loved ones, spreading the sunshine and filling your kitchens with laughter.
These Borden’s Rich Lemon Bars are more than just dessert; they celebrate simple pleasures and bright flavors. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the citrusy magic begin!
Bonus tip: For an extra zesty kick, garnish with fresh lemon zest before serving.
I hope this description is evocative and entices you to bake these delicious lemon bars!
Borden's Rich Lemon Bars
A vintage clipped recipe from Borden for Rich Lemon Bars made with flour, confectioners' sugar, butter, eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, and RealLemon Lemon Juice.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsifted flour
- 3 tbsp unsifted flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup cold margarine or butter
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup RealLemon Lemon Juice from Concentrate
- Additional confectioners' sugar
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, cut in margarine until crumbly.
- Press onto bottom of lightly greased 13x9-inch baking pan; bake 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, RealLemon brand and remaining 3 tablespoons of flour; mix well.
- Pour over baked crust; bak 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool.
- Cut into bars.
- Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Store covered in refigerator.
Kitchen Helper 2
Retro Mixing Bowls
9x13 Cake Pan 1
9x13 Cake Pan 2
Notes
This recipe is clipped from a Borden advertisement.
Looking for other Lemon Bar recipes?
Check out this handwritten recipe for Lemon Bars and Mom’s Lemon Bars.
