Easy Lemon Bars
Oh lemon bars, let me count the ways I love thee. Seriously, if it’s baked and has lemon, I’m bound to love it. There are some store-bought lemon cookies that are like my kryptonite. I could eat the entire package because they are so soft and so lemony. Is lemony a word? Well, it is now! So when Krista from Everyday Mom’s Meals told me about her Easy Lemon Bars inspired by The Country Cook, I was hooked.
Why was I hooked? Two words. Easy. Lemon. Those two words were all it took for me to be interested. A quick look over the ingredient list (only 3 ingredients?) and I was ready to jump on board! Anything with a short ingredient list and cake mix as one of the ingredients is my kind of recipe.
I’m the semi-homemade type, so I love taking products I can buy in the store that need little prep and whipping up something delicious for my family. I also love learning about new ways to use cake mix! I have come to find out that there are tons of different ways to use it without actually making a cake!
So, with a box of cake mix, a can of pie filling, and some butter. you can make easy lemon bars to wow your family!
What you need:
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter, softened
What you do:
- Heat oven to 350.
- Grease a 9×13 pan well.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the box of dry cake mix and butter. Using a spoon and your fingers, mix well until crumbly mixture forms.
- Measure out a 1/2 cup of the mixture and set it aside. Pour remaining mixture into greased pan and press down to form a crust.
- Pour pie filling over and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining crumbles over top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until top is slightly golden.
- Serve warm or allow to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
What is your favorite lemon treat?
Easy Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 1 21 oz can lemon pie filling
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter (softened)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350.
- Grease a 9x13 pan well.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the box of dry cake mix and butter. Using a spoon and your fingers, mix well until crumbly mixture forms.
- Measure out a 1/2 cup of the mixture and set it aside. Pour remaining mixture into greased pan and press down to form a crust.
- Pour pie filling over and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining crumbles over top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until top is slightly golden.
- Serve warm or allow to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
Amber Edwards says
Oh my! Those look amazing! They would definitely hit the sweet tooth craving I’m having today!
[email protected] says
You’re speaking my language with a three ingredient recipe!
I may try these for our son’s upcoming birthday party.
Dawn Lopez says
Yummy! I often forget how delicious lemon treats can be. These look amazing!
Sheila says
Oh I love Lemon!
Thanks for the recipe. I pinned this too.
Elena says
Sounds delicious and easy to make. Thank you!
shelly peterson says
Yum yum yum. these look so good! I love lemon but the rest of the family doesn’t so I don’t make too many things lemon flavored but think I want to make these and I guess more for me lol
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Easy indeed!!! The lemon pie filling is a super idea!
jessi says
Just made these for after supper dessert and OH MY they are so delicious
Kerri (TheMaven) says
Total yum! I’m going to have to make these`~~~
Rebeccia says
How many hours did I have to refind this recipe…Thanks so much for having this site.
Bonnie says
I had to make something to bring to a potluck, I do not consider myself a good baker, so when I saw a three ingredient recipe I was excited! I did a trial run three days before and I ended up making two adjustments to these bars. The first batch I made I followed the recipe. I thought the pie filling was too much, and it made it too sweet, so I cut it to just using half of the can. I also used parchment paper the second time, because the first time getting them out of the pan was next to impossible!
Jeannette says
CAn you use a white cake mixj
Mariah says
You sure can!!
Cathy says
Do they taste just as good cold?
Ruth says
Can I make a day ahead and freeze ?