NILLA Lemon Bars

Name: NILLA Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 60 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed; ⅓ cup butter, melted; 1½ cups granulated sugar, divided; ¼ cup flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 3 eggs; 3 Tbsp. lemons; 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Enjoy these delicious lemon bars, made with fresh lemons, when you need a simple but classic dessert. A vanilla wafer crust adds a special touch.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h

Servings:

Makes 24 servings.

Ingredient list

60 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
⅓ cup butter, melted
1½ cups granulated sugar, divided
¼ cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
3 Tbsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 3 large lemons
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar; press onto bottom of foil-lined 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Combine flour, baking powder and remaining granulated sugar in medium bowl. Whisk eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice until blended. Add to flour mixture; mix well. Pour over crust.

Bake 20 min. or until center is set. Cool completely.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Recipe Tips

Special Extra
Top with additional lemon zest before serving.
How to Cut Cleanly
Use a moistened sharp knife to cut the dessert into bars, carefully wiping the knife blade clean with a damp towel between cuts.
Special Extra
Top each bar with a few fresh raspberries before serving.