Lemon Crumb Bars "extraordinaire"

Koechin (Chef)'s Note:

If you like good lemon taste and easy prep., than theses are for you. Much lower in calories, than other Lemon Bars.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 24.0 pieces

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box lemon cake mix
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut in slices
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups crushed saltines (1 sleeve)
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 9x12 baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In mixing bowl combine cake mix, sliced butter,egg and lemon zest. Use pastry cutter or 2 knifes to combine until crumbly. Work in the cracker crumbs. (I use my hands at this point.) Remove 2 cups for topping.Press remainder over the bottom of prepared pan.Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven, but do not turn the oven off.
4. In small mixing bowl combine condensed milk, lemon juice and egg yolks. Pour over the crust and sprinkle with reserved crumbs.Return to oven. Bake 20-25 more minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack. cut into 24 bars. Store in refrigerator.

Reviews

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This was a 5-star recipe. I got a lot of positive comments from the church ladies and others who ate them! Easy to make, too. (Spring PAC 2009)