Sunday, June 16, 2013

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Fathers Day 2013 ... My dad loves all things lemon.. 
so today I found this recipe.. it will be dessert today! :) 




Prep Time about 15 minutes
Cook time 25 - 30 minutes
Makes about 24 pieces

1 box lemon cake mix
1/2 cup softened butter
3 eggs
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powered sugar
1/2 of a lemon zest
2 T lemon juice
1 t vanilla

In mixing bowl, add cake mix, butter and 1 egg... mix.. press into ungreased 9x13 pan.

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powered sugar. Stir in lemon zest & juice. Beat until smooth. Reserve 1/2 c of mixture for frosting.

Beat remaining 2 eggs. Add vanilla.    Beat egg mixture into cream cheese mixture until well blended. Spread over cake. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until set.

Cool completely

Spread frosting over bars. Place into refrigerator until firm. Cut into bars and serve

recipe and photo credit to recipetips.com