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Lemon Drop Bars

August 4, 2016

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These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you’ll find this treat hard to resist!

Love lemon desserts? Make sure to try my No Bake Lemon Pie and Lemon Cookies!

These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you'll find this treat hard to resist!

I love lemon desserts! So tart and refreshing, they are perfect for summer, winter, and everything in between. Now, everybody needs a good lemon bar recipe, amiright? This lemon bar recipe is not only the BEST, but it has a secret topping that really takes it over the top…candied lemon zest! Candied lemon zest tastes exactly like a lemon drop and makes the ideal garnish for these tart bars.

These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you'll find this treat hard to resist! // Mom On Timeout

All you do is combine lemon zest with granulated sugar and let it mingle for a bit and get all lemon drop-y and when you add that fantastically sweet and tart combo to the top of the already perfect lemon bars, man, are you in for a treat! (The perfect lemon zest is just a microplane away – I use mine all the time!)

These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you'll find these Lemon Drop Bars hard to resist!

The graham cracker crust is the perfect way to deliver this tart goodness to your mouth. Perfectly crisp, crunchy, and lightly sweetened, it’s terrific counterbalance to the lemon filling.

These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you'll find these Lemon Drop Bars hard to resist!

And the lemon filling…you guys! So creamy and refreshingly tart – I dare you to eat just one! Lots of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest give these bars extra lemon flavor that you’re sure to love!

More Lemon Desserts You’ll Love

  1. Lemon Bars
  2. Lemon Curd
  3. Lemon Strawberry Trifle
  4. No Bake Lemon Pie
  5. Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
  6. Easy Lemon Cookies
  7. Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups
  8. Lemon Zucchini Cake
  9. Perfect Lemon Blueberry Scones

How To Make Lemon Drop Bars

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Lemon Drop Bars

These Lemon Drop Bars are extra creamy and topped with candied lemon zest for the BIGGEST lemon flavor possible! So easy to make, deliciously sweet and tart, you’ll find this treat hard to resist!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon drop bars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 199kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

Lemon Filling

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 egg yolks
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Topping

  • candied lemon zest optional, recipe below
  • powdered sugar optional
  • 2 tablespoons key lime and/or lemon zest optional, if you aren't making the candied lemon zest, fresh lemon or lime zest is also delicious

Candied Lemon Zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until combined.
  • Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and press down firmly. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to really pack it in.
  • Bake the graham cracker crust for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Lemon Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest together in a medium bowl.
  • Pour over cooled crust and bake for 25 minutes. Let the bars chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Candied Lemon Zest

  • Combine lemon zest and sugar in a small bowl toss together gently making sure the zest is completely coated with the sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the candied lemon zest over the top of the cooled bars along with the powdered sugar if desired.
  • Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Quixote says

    April 28, 2021 at 1:39 PM

    This looks great! going to try it this tonight. When you say a 8×8 or 9×9 pan, do you mean a metal pan or a glass pan? Or does it not make a difference? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 6, 2021 at 9:15 AM

      I like to use glass with lemon treats. Enjoy!

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