You really do not need the frosting layer. They are incredibly sweet but quite tangy, but omitting that layer might just cut down on the sweetness just a bit; it's not really needed. Sharon
-----Original Message----- From: Sandy via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 2:08 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Sandy Subject: Re: [CnD] California Lemon Bars This does sound yummy. when I buy them, no frosting; they are just dusted lightly with powdered sugar. that is sufficient; the bars are sweet enough to suit my tastes. Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! -----Original Message----- From: Sharon via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 5:33 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Sharon Subject: [CnD] California Lemon Bars These are very good but temperature is important. Sharon California Lemon Bars 2 cups flour 1 cup butter ½ cup confectioners sugar Blend with pastry cutter. Press into 13 by 9 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees 20 minutes. Lemon layer: 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons flour Beat eggs until thick and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Pour on to bottom layer. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes. Icing: 3 cups confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons lemon extract 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons milk Mix adding milk to spreading consistency. Spread over filling and cool. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
