The Lemon Bars That Win Every Bake Sale

Lemon-Rosemary Layer Cake

Tall and impressive, this unique dessert is a treat for the senses with flecks of lemon zest and fresh rosemary. Only wait till you gustatory modality it! —Mary Fraser, Surprise, Arizona

Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

I work for a Special Didactics school and our students run their ain catering business. Every fourth dimension they make these lemon-ricotta cookies for a catering event, they get raves. They are the yummiest and chewiest cookies ever! —Renee Phillips, Owosso, Michigan

Lemon Sherbet

Lemon juice provides the snappy flavour in this wonderful lemon sherbet recipe from our Exam Kitchen. The light, make-ahead treat looks splendid served in individual "boats" made from lemon halves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lemon Breadstuff Pudding

Sweet raisins and a smooth hot lemon sauce make this bread pudding extra special. Fifty-fifty today, I get requests for the recipe from people who tasted this traditional dessert years agone. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Lemon Chess Pie

This bright and creamy lemon chess pie cuts beautifully and has a smoothen texture. It'southward one of my favorite lemon desserts. —Hannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky

Lemon Tiramisu

I created this lemon tiramisu to please everyone in my family. Information technology's a cross betwixt cheesecake and tiramisu with a refreshing lemony flavor. Garnish with fresh berries if you have them on hand. —Monica Marolt, Willowick, Ohio

Strawberry Lemon Trifle

This refreshingly fruity dessert is one of our favorites. Information technology looks and so cute layered in a glass bowl that people will think information technology took ages to make. The surreptitious is starting with a purchased angel nutrient cake. —Lynn Marie Frucci, Pullman, Washington

Classic Lemon Confined

These bars are simple enough for a no-fuss dinner nevertheless elegant enough for a special celebration. Regardless of when you serve them, they'll be a hit. —Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado

Lemon Lover's Pound Block

Everyone raves about this pretty dessert—and it sure doesn't last long with my family unit. It also freezes beautifully, so why not brand 2 and popular one into the freezer for another twenty-four hour period? —Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri

Coconut-Lemon Water ice Cream Cake

This lemon ice cream block is a cool treat my family loves anytime, but we find it specially refreshing on a hot summer twenty-four hour period. The foam of coconut and lemon juice brand a succulent combo, and the streusel adds a dainty crunch. You can substitute any crunchy sugar, lemon or coconut cookie in place of the shortbread, as long as each cookie is well-nigh 2 inches. —Janet Gill, County, Ohio

Lemon Sorbet

Whether you serve it in chilled bowls or scoop it into cutting lemon halves, this creamy 4-ingredient sorbet is both sweet and tart. Information technology makes a delightfully refreshing finish to any meal. —Goldene Petersen, Brigham Urban center, Utah

Dear Lemon Meringue Pie

My husband specially enjoys this lemon meringue pie recipe with condensed milk. His female parent made a similar care for for him when he was a child, but it was rewarding for me to create a recipe of my own that he loves and so much! —Portia Gorman, Los Angeles, California

Lemon Pudding Block

My married man, Lloyd, loves this cake considering information technology tastes like lemon meringue pie. The cake is no-fuss and makes merely enough for the two of us.—Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota

Lemony White Chocolate Cheesecake

Although it takes some time to prepare this eye-catching cheesecake, the combination of tangy lemon and rich white chocolate is hard to trounce. Information technology'due south always a hit! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana

Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

Biscochitos are the land cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but I substituted lavender and lemon in this biscochitos recipe. The result is intriguing and delicious! I have also fabricated these with lemon and stale thyme and they were scrumptious. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lemon Raspberry Buckle

I've given a fresh summery twist to the classic blueberry buckle everyone loves by swapping out the blueberries for raspberries (my favorite) and adding sweet and tart lemon curd. This berry buckle cake recipe tastes great with vanilla ice foam! —Jenna Fleming, Lowville, New York

Lemon Creme Brulee

Here's a refreshing, tangy twist on a classic. Don't have the kitchen torch traditionally used for creme brulee? Simply pop the ramekins under the broiler.—Sara Scheler, Helenville, Wisconsin

Fritters with Lemon Mousse and Strawberries

Deep-fried fritters are wonderful on their own, but they become over-the-top amazing with a creamy lemon mousse and sweetness strawberries. Raspberries and blueberries yield equally expert results. —Shannon Bell, Woodstock, Georgia

Lemon Layer Cake

This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of adulation. The flavor, a duet of sugariness and tangy notes, really sings. —Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia

Lemon Mango Kanafeh

Several years ago I came upon a trivial neighborhood restaurant making the almost incredible Turkish nutrient I'd always seen or tasted. I was completely blown away by the dessert and had to learn how to make information technology. —Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

Lemon Huckleberry Whoopie Pies

These whoopie pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I take them to family and school events and they are always the first matter gone! Be sure to continually scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula while making the batter and frosting. —Kathy Martino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lemon Cream Cupcakes

Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon season. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Lemon Ricotta Cake

This recipe is a family unit gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest, the moist four-layer block is the perfect dessert when you lot want to impress. —Nanette Slaughter, Sammamish, Washington

Lemon Curd Cheesecake

This flossy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky West, Statesboro, Georgia

Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O

With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens upwards any table. I commonly make 2 molds for parties because it disappears so quickly. —Patricia Ryzow, 1000 Oaks, California

Huckleberry Buckle with Lemon Sauce

This recipe is a family favorite, served warm as dessert, plain or with a scoop of ice foam. My family also likes it cold every bit a coffee cake. But the lemon sauce topping makes this traditional dessert a trivial dissimilar, enhancing the flavor of the blueberries. —Maureen Carr, Carman, Manitoba

Rosemary & Thyme Lemon Pudding Cakes

These simple petty cakes are absolutely divine and are perfect with hot tea. Remember English language tea party! Your guests will honey them. — Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Pink Lemonade Stand up Block

If you love a moist and creamy cake, this is it. Lemon juice and lemonade requite the layers a tangy touch, and the cream cheese frosting with sprinkles makes it pretty. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lemon Cooler Cookies

Blistering soda helps brown these crisp, lemony shortbread-like goodies that were created by our Test Kitchen staff.

Layered Lemon Dessert Squares

I institute this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be actress citrusy. If you're a fan of Cardinal lime pie, substitute lime for the lemon flavors. —Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Strawberry Lemon Shortcake

I love a good strawberry shortcake, but this recipe is my favorite by far. The citrus zest in the dough adds a refreshing zip to the sweetness dessert. —Nancy Hooper, Glen Burnie, Maryland

Glazed Lemon Cake

My mother broiled this moist treat when I was a kid. I loved the lemon coat and calorie-free cake as much then equally my children do now. – Missy Andrews, Rice, Washington

Lemon Ginger Icebox Block

Everyone searches for lemon desserts that take easy ingredients and minimal effort. My lemony ginger icebox cake is the answer. It's a holiday lifesaver. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Bailiwick of jersey

Lemon Orange Cake

I similar to broil this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more than traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It has that tangy Florida citrus flavor and isn't any more hard to make than a two-layer cake. —Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Lemony Coconut Bars

These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the vacation cookie tray. Effort lime juice and zest for a zingy twist. —Nancy Zimmerman, Greatcoat May Court Business firm, New Bailiwick of jersey

Lemony Limoncello Tiramisu

This limoncello tiramisu is a delightful citrus twist on a classic Italian dessert. It'south always a favorite at holiday meals or summertime gatherings! —Deena Resnick, Oregon City, Oregon

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This luscious, lemony poppy seed cake recipe from Betty Bjarnason is one of many collected by Brenda Wood of Egbert, Ontario for a reunion cookbook. —Betty Bjarnason, Egbert, ON

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

My granddaughter Sydney has caused a beloved of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light, fluffy cupcakes. She's a natural—they turned out fantastic! —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa

Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake

For a sense of taste of summertime, try this dessert. The cake'southward fresh lemon flavour and tart rhubarb topping are then refreshing. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops

With simply 31 calories and less than one tsp. saccharide per serving, these lemon ice pops are one low-cal and refreshing summer dessert everyone can find room for! —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Lemon Zucchini Drops

When we lived on the Eastward Coast, a nearby fruit and vegetable stand had a bakery featuring these soft, cakelike cookies. Nosotros missed every bite when we moved away, so I developed this recipe. —Barbara Franklin, Tucson, Arizona

Lemon Foam Please

Indulging in this flossy dessert is similar eating cheesecake out of a bowl. Light and luscious, it'south a pleasing terminate to any meal. —Inge Schermerhorn, Kingston, New Hampshire

Citrus Poke Cake

Onetime-fashioned citrus snack cake tastes even improve the day after information technology is made. It is perfect for picnics or gatherings considering it transports easily and is and so skilful chilled.

Lavender Lemon Confined

Hints of lavender and lemon zest in the crust make these treats a favorite. —Judith Hilinski, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Lemon Canvass Cake

Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives information technology sweetness. My family likes this cake common cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze it before serving. —Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon

Like shooting fish in a barrel Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie

3 elementary ingredients mixed together and spread into a graham crust brand magic while your freezer does the all the work. Prep this pie ahead and freeze it overnight or even longer. Feel free to vary the fruit if you'd similar! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Pear-Pecan Well-baked with Lemon Sauce

"Pear-adise on a plate" is a great way to draw this fruity crisp. A lovely lemon custard sauce tastefully tops the tender pears and crunchy topping.

Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle

After my son called and said he was bringing abode his college roommates, I was able to whip up this quick however impressive dessert in merely a few minutes. It's been a family favorite e'er since. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Fluted Lemon Cake with Fresh Fruit

This citrusy, gilded-brown cake looks especially cute baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit. —Donna Pochoday, Morristown, New Jersey

Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California

Lemon Berry Dump Cake

This sweet-tart block recipe is so much fun to make with my grandkids. They beloved merely "dumping it all in" and watching it magically go a pretty, delicious dessert. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Lemon Tea Cookies

These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family since the 1950s, when my mother got it from a French friend in her society. —Phyllis Dietz, Westland, Michigan

Sour Cream-Lemon Pie

I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I constitute a similar recipe—now it'south my married man'due south favorite. —Martha Sorensen, Fallon, Nevada

Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies

This is an particularly fun recipe to make with kids because they tin can coil the dough into balls and flatten them on the baking sheets. The lemon and oatmeal add a nice twist to traditional saccharide cookies. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lemon Ricotta Fritters

These mouthwatering fritters are aureate dark-brown outside, soft and cakelike inside, and take a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from the classic duo: lemon ricotta. Fritters are great served warm with jam or honey. —Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions. My family e'er requests them when we have a brunch. They're then good! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota

Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries

I beloved lemon filled doughnuts when I can observe them. This recipe brings the concept to a new level by placing the filling into a baked beignet and enhancing it with a bit of almond flavoring and toasted almonds. The result? Sunshine in a bite. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Lemon Butter Cookies

These tender cutout cookies take a slight lemon season that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy to coil out compared to other sugar cookies I've worked with. I know you'll enjoy them equally much as nosotros do. —Judy McCreight, Springfield, Illinois

Archetype Lemon Meringue Pie

This is the i and only lemon meringue pie recipe you'll ever need. The flaky and tender from-scratch chaff is worth the try. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Mom's Citrus Buttermilk Cake

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon block. It'due south divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

These spiced-just-correct whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in ane fun care for. The moist cookies are rolled in saccharide before baking for a flake of crunch. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Cook-In-Your-Mouth Lemon Cutouts

Total of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for whatever time of year and always popular with family and friends.—Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska

Earth'south Best Lemon Pie

Mother's pies were e'er so wonderful, with tender, flaky crusts. Through the year we enjoyed drupe and apple pies, but in summer the order of the 24-hour interval was this lemon pie recipe—then light and refreshing! —Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin

Lemon Cake Mix Dessert Pizza

This springtime dessert effortlessly combines lemon and blueberries for a sweet, unique treat.

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Nice and light, these tartlets feature ii of my favorites —lemon and cheesecake —in i yummy morsel. They wait lovely topped with fresh raspberries, but sliced strawberries are merely every bit pretty and delicious. —Gwyn Brandt, Hibbing, Minnesota

Lemon Meringue Muffins

These muffins gustatory modality like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique season.—Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio

Lemon Meltaways

Both the cookie and the frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-oral fissure goodies. Your family won't exist able to get enough of this lemon butter meltaway cookie recipe. —Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois

Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette

This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. In that location's a lot to beloved! For fifty-fifty more appeal, dollop sweetened whipped foam on top of each serving. —Ellen Kozak, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

To make these cute tarts more quickly, add the filling to store-bought phyllo tart shells. —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon

Moist Lemon Angel Cake Gyre

Tart and delicious, this pretty cake roll volition tickle any lemon lover's fancy. Its feathery, angel food texture enhances its guilt-complimentary goodness. —Gustation of Dwelling Test Kitchen

Lemon Shortbreads

Every yr my mom and I collect cookie recipes we want to try and then get together in early December for an afternoon of baking. These no-fail lemon cookies have become an annual tradition. They're a wonderful homemade holiday gift. —Kristen Stecklein, Glendale, Wisconsin

Lemon Bark

I wasn't a fan of white chocolate until I fabricated this candy. It'south tangy, sweetness and creamy all at the aforementioned time. The bark was a lovely treat during a springtime shower simply would be dainty yr-circular. —Diana Wing, Bountiful, Utah

California Lemon Pound Block

Citrus copse grow abundantly in California, and I'chiliad always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon copse in my yard. This is ane of my favorites! My female parent passed this recipe down to me. —Richard Killeaney, Jump Valley, California

Lemon Pudding Dessert

After a big meal, folks actually become for this lite lemon care for. The shortbread chaff is the perfect base for the fluffy top layers. I've prepared this sunny dessert for church suppers for years and I always become recipe requests. —Muriel DeWitt, Maynard, Massachusetts

Lemon Coconut Bites

The tangy lemon flavor of this no-fuss dessert is especially delicious on a warm mean solar day. It gives me delightful flashbacks of selling lemonade on the sidewalk as a little girl. —Donna Biddle, Elmira, New York

Blueberry Lemon Trifle

A refreshing lemon filling and fresh blueberries give this sunny dessert sensation plenty of colour. Don't worry about heating upwards the oven—this trifle doesn't require baking. —Ellen Peden, Houston, Texas

Lemon & Rosemary Butter Cookies

Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up the cookie trays for potlucks or as gifts.—Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba

Lemon Tart with Almond Crust

Our state produces an affluence of lemons, and anybody is always looking for new means to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem! —Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona

Lemon Whirligigs with Raspberries

Golden whirligigs with a tart lemon flavor float on a ruby raspberry sauce in this delectable dessert. I beloved serving it to guests. My children also like it made with blackberries. —Vicki Ayres, Wappingers Falls, New York

Lovely Lemon Cheesecake

Wait for the oohs and aahs when yous nowadays this luxurious lemon cheesecake recipe. The lemon flavour gives it a vivid, tangy flavour. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Moist Lemon Chiffon Cake

This fluffy cake is a real treat drizzled with the sweet-tart lemon coat. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd

We honey a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It's sugariness and tart, crunchy and fluffy. Top this lemon curd dessert with whipped cream and berries. —Kris Brill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Easy Pink Lemonade Pie

I dearest bringing something sweet to a potluck, only I don't similar spending all twenty-four hours in the kitchen. Saltine crust is astonishing with a no-bake, tart-sweet strawberry lemonade filling. — Gina Nistico, Gustatory modality of Home Nutrient Editor

Broil-Auction Lemon Confined

The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking upwardly farm feasts. —Mildred Keller, Rockford, Illinois

Layered Lemon Pie

This is a bully ending for almost any repast that kids and adults all relish. The creamy lemon filling is always a hit with my married man. —Elizabeth Yoder, Belcourt, North Dakota

Lemon Angel Block Confined

A neighbour gave me this recipe years ago and it's been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made ahead and serves a bunch, so information technology'due south perfect for parties and potlucks. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California

Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert

This cool and flossy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the blueberries to make it look more patriotic. —Jodie Cederquist, Muskegon, Michigan

Shortbread Lemon Tart

For a change from ordinary lemon bars, we added grated orange zest to both the crust and filling to turn the recipe into a lemon tart. —Taste of Dwelling Exam Kitchen

Lemony Layer Bars

Ane of my favorite cakes is a white chocolate block with coconut lemon filling, dark chocolate frosting and almonds. This version of a vii-layer bar combines all those flavors into an easy-to-eat treat. Using soda cracker crumbs makes the confined a picayune dissimilar. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Lemon Pistachio Wreaths

I have made these fun and festive wreaths for the past few years. Zest from the lemon and crunch from the pistachios create a hard-to-resist sweet.

Lemon Pound Block Loaves

My family e'er asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf block. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. And then awesome for brunch! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota

Lemon Snowdrops

I save my snowdrop cookies for special occasions. The crunchy, buttery sandwich cookie has a puckery lemon filling. —Bernice Martinoni, Petaluma, California

Lemony Cream Cheese Bars

Anytime I can take a recipe that has been handed down ii generations and lighten it up while keeping the succulent flavour memories intact, I'm a happy girl. —Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida

Italian Lemon Cookies

Christmas wouldn't be the aforementioned without my grandmother's cookies. A plate full of these calorie-free and zesty cookies is divine!—Elisabeth Miller, Broadview Heights, Ohio

Shortbread Lemon Confined

I've put together two family unit cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon confined accept a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to brand this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. —Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa

Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies

This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's bang-up for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They can help decorate the cookies-not to mention help eat them! —Paula Pelis, Rocky Point, New York

Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars

Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste of Abode Test Kitchen

Like shooting fish in a barrel Lemon Pie

I've had this ane-bowl lemon pie recipe for years. Information technology's my twist on chocolate French silk pie, and it's uber easy to do with refrigerated pie pastry. —Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho

Tart & Tangy Lemon Tart

Our family adores lemon desserts. I often make this cheery tart for brunch. For extra-special events, I bake it in my center-shaped tart pan. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

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