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Honey Lemon Bars

Pucker Up! These sweet and tangy Honey Lemon Bars made with fresh lemon, lemon zest and honey and a whole wheat shortbread crust are a little lighter than traditional lemon bars, but are so tasty and hard to resist.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting on top)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into bits and chilled)
  • 1 tablespoons 0% Greek yogurt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Prepare an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish pan by lightly spraying the inside with baking spray.
  3. Make a sling: Cut 2 sheets of parchment paper 15 x 15 inches each. Fold them in half so they are 7 1/2 x 15 inches, which will make them sturdier.
  4. Line the pan with the 2 long sheets of parchment paper placed perpendicular to each other in the pan.  This is so you can get the bars out after they are cooked, so don't skip this step. They should be long enough to hang over the sides to use as handles to lift out the baked lemon bars before cutting.
  5. Spray the inside of the parchment with baking spray.
  6. For the crust: In a food processor combine the flours, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, baking powder and salt and process until well combined.
  7. Add the butter and yogurt to the flour mixture at once and pulse at least a dozen times before turning out into the prepared pan and pressing into an even layer and up the sides of the dish about 1/4-inch so the filling doesn't spill out.
  8. Bake until evenly browned about 30 minutes. Shut the oven off and cool the crust on a metal rack for at least 20 minutes.
  9. Once cooled, heat the oven to 325°F.
  10. Prepare the filling in a medium bowl by whisking together the eggs, honey and lemon zest. Add the flour 1 tablespoon at a time, and the salt and mix well. (this is best to prepare just before baking)
  11. Stir in the lemon juice and pour over the cooled crust.
  12. Bake until filling is set, about 22 to 25 minutes.
  13. Cool completely before lifting the bars out of the pan with the parchment. For best results, refrigerate overnight for a firmer topping.
  14. Cut into 12 squares using a clean hot knife, clean in between slices.
  15. Dust with confectioners sugar just before serving.

Notes

  • Makes 12 bars.Can be made a day ahead.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.