Magic Lemon Bars
I always crave lemon in the summertime,
it’s so refreshing and it’s a delight for the tastebuds,
and makes a perfect summer dessert 🍋
All you need is Lemon cake mix,
sweetened condensed milk, 1 egg, butter,
coconut and white chocolate chips
You make the batter by mixing the cake mix, egg and butter
Line a 10’x 10″ baking dish with parchment paper
and spray the paper with cooking spray
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.
Enjoy!
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Yum! I love everything Lemon! I know I will like these! Thank you for the wonderful recipe! 💛
Happy Tuesday!
So easy! Thanks Nancy 💕
I, too, love anything lemon… anytime but especially during the summer! This recipe looks easy and sounds delicious (I pinned for reference.). It’s so nice having you back with your wonderful recipes and creative touches, Jenna! You were missed!
Thanks so much Laura!
Jenna, I love the taste of lemon anything. I must try your recipe, the bars look delicious. Wishing you a good day and that each day you are improving!
Thank you so much Pam 💕
Lemons for me all the way!
Thanks Dorothy!
They look so inviting!
Thanks Angie!
As a lover of lemon these are a winner!
So easy to make too Mary!
Those look delicious! Last year I discovered that Splenda makes a sugar free sweetened condensed milk. I tried it, and I couldn’t tell any difference. Great way to lower the sugar (and therefore the calories) in a treat.
Love lemon anything! These little treats look wonderful – I will make them soon.
Hope you are doing well – so glad to have you back in my inbox!
Charlotte H.
Thank you so much Charlotte 💕
Trip would love these, and the recipe does seem pretty simple. Nice touch serving them in the cupcake papers!
Thanks Ricki 😊
These flavors wake up my taste buds! Pinning, thank you!
Thank you Rita 💕
https://thepaintedapron.com/2025/06/17/magic-lemon-bars/
I think both yellow and lemon declare spring and summer! Your bars look delicious.
I’m partial to lemon flavors year round Jenna, but especially in summer! 🍋 Your bars are a great combo of flavors! 💗
Oooh Jenna, these bars do sound magical and I think I have all the ingredients to make them. I hope you are doing well and my prayers continue for you, my feuu in end.