LEMON DROP BARS Recipes

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.

Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp butter, melted
Lemon Filling
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
5 egg yolks
½ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
Topping
candied lemon zest (recipe below)
powdered sugar (optional)
Candied Lemon Zest
2 tbsp lemon zest
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp key lime and/or lemon zest (optional)
Instructions

1. Graham Cracker Crust
2. Preheat the oven to 375F.
3. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
4. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until combined.
5. 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.
6. Bake the graham cracker crust for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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