Take-out Tuesday, Magic Lemon Bars
When I saw an Impossible Lemon Coconut Pie over at Happier than a Pig in Mud, I raced to my pantry to see if I had the ingredients…
I could practically taste it!
But alas, not a box of Bisquick to be found…
But I did have a lemon cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, coconut and white chocolate
A little googling, and I found a recipe for Lemon Gooey Bars from Crazy for Crust
You make the batter by mixing the cake mix, egg and butter
Line a baking dish with parchment paper, spray the paper with cooking spray
I used a 10″ x 10″ square, and use your finger tips to pat 2/3 of the batter into an even layer
Sprinkle with white chocolate chips and coconut if desired
Pour milk over all and then top with pieces of remaining batter
Bake until set and golden
Let cool completely, 3-4 hours, before lifting paper out of dish and cutting into squares or bars
Cupcake papers are nice for serving
Magic Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 – 1 cup shredded coconut optional
- fresh lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Cream butter with a mixer and add dry cake mix and egg. Mix until it comes together in a stiff cookie batter. Reserve 1/3 of batter for topping
- Line a large square baking dish, like a 10 x 10, with parchment paper. {“9 x 13” will yield a thinner bar} Spray the paper to prevent it from sticking to the baked cookies.
- Pat 2/3 of dough onto sprayed paper in dish forming an even layer. Top with chocolate chips and desired amount of coconut. Pour milk over all. Drop remaining batter in small pieces over top and gently press down.
- Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes, until mixture is set and golden. Place dish on wire rack to cool. Let cool for 3-4 hours. Remove from pan by lifting out paper. Top with lemon zest. Cut into squares or bars. Place cookies in individual cupcake papers for ease of serving. Can be kept covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
The only hard part of this recipe is waiting for the cookies to cool before cutting them and digging in!!
These are similar to Lemon Cheesecake Squares
And don’t forget about Lazy Lemon Pie in a Jar
And Citrus Glazed Last Minute Lemon Loaf
Perfect for gifting, maybe to a special mom you know…
This month it’s all about Lemon!
I love all these lemon sweets but as soon as I stock up a box of Bisquick I am going to make Lynn’s Impossible Coconut Lemon Pie!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Rustic and Refined, Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate and Decorate,
Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Lori’s Culinary Creations, Moonlight and Mason Jars
Full Plate Thursday Foodie Friday & Everything Else
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I love lemon bars Jenna and bars from a doctored cake mix makes them easier to enjoy!
Those look GOOD, Jenna! Hey, I finally pulled out my Society6 watercolor pillow covers – taking back my house!
Oh good!! I know you are excited to get back to normal Rita, I’m sure all the mess was worth it~
Yum! Now I want something lemon and sweet!
dangerously easy!
Love anything lemon and gooey suits me.
thanks Bonnie, me too!
It looks like you found a good alternative. Coconut makes a lot of things better.
Love the lemon bars and really want to try the lemon pie in a jar. This is such a nice time of the year for a picnic before it gets too hot! Lemon pie in a jar is the perfect take-along treat!
I adore anything lemon flavored!!!
Jenna, lemon is my middle name! I can’t get enough recipes using this amazing citrus. Your recipe looks so yummy, wish I had a piece now along with my coffee. I’ll check your links too, thanks for sharing these. Gorgeous photography. I’ve been missing, went to the beach at Seaside so catching up……….
Oh fun, I knew you were in FL, I bet Seaside was lovely! >
This is fascinating. Lemon is my favorite and once I’m able to eat things like that I have a feeling I will be giving this one a try!
Lemon desserts are my weakness and you are tempting me in so many delicious ways today Jenna!
Johanne Lamarche
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The lemon bars sound like a very nice treat:@)
Jenna, I have never met a lemon bar that I didn’t like! This recipe sounds incredible and I will definitely make’! I have the ingredients on hand, but the wait time could be hard! 😊
Jenna, these Magic Lemon Bars will be fantastic and I can’t wait to try them, maybe today! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen