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    Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

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    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:

    1. Heat oven to 350.
    2. Grease a 9×13 pan well.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. Pour pie filling over and spread evenly.
    6. Sprinkle remaining crumbles over top.
    7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until top is slightly golden.
    8. Serve warm or allow to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.

    What is your favorite lemon treat?

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    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.
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    About Mariah

    Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

    Comments

    1. Amber Edwards says

      March 6, 2013 at 9:47 am

      Oh my! Those look amazing! They would definitely hit the sweet tooth craving I’m having today!

      Reply
    2. [email protected] says

      March 6, 2013 at 9:52 am

      You’re speaking my language with a three ingredient recipe!
      I may try these for our son’s upcoming birthday party.

      Reply
    3. Dawn Lopez says

      March 6, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Yummy! I often forget how delicious lemon treats can be. These look amazing!

      Reply
    4. Sheila says

      March 6, 2013 at 10:46 am

      Oh I love Lemon!

      Thanks for the recipe. I pinned this too.

      Reply
    5. Elena says

      March 16, 2013 at 11:51 am

      Sounds delicious and easy to make. Thank you!

      Reply
    6. shelly peterson says

      March 21, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      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

      Reply
    7. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

      August 3, 2013 at 5:40 pm

      Easy indeed!!! The lemon pie filling is a super idea!

      Reply
    8. jessi says

      April 22, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      Just made these for after supper dessert and OH MY they are so delicious

      Reply
    9. Kerri (TheMaven) says

      January 6, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Total yum! I’m going to have to make these`~~~

      Reply
    10. Rebeccia says

      April 27, 2015 at 9:52 am

      How many hours did I have to refind this recipe…Thanks so much for having this site.

      Reply
    11. Bonnie says

      December 10, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      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!

      Reply
    12. Jeannette says

      September 18, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      CAn you use a white cake mixj

      Reply
      • Mariah says

        September 18, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        You sure can!!

        Reply
    13. Cathy says

      June 2, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      Do they taste just as good cold?

      Reply
    14. Ruth says

      March 30, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      Can I make a day ahead and freeze ?

      Reply

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