Luscious Lemon Bars
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Luscious Lemon Bars
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Lemon Bars are a classic and sophisticated sweet treat that is easily made with everyday pantry staples.
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Ingredients
For the Shortbread Crust
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Topping
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
To make the crust
- Add the flour, butter, sugar, and salt to a mixing bowl, mix until combined, and then press into an 8x8 baking dish.
Bake the crust
- In a 325F / 162C preheated oven, bake the crust for 20 minutes. The crust provides support for the lovely lemon layer, and pre-baking the crust helps to make it nice and sturdy.
Make the topping
- Then make the lemon bar topping by whisking together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, baking powder, and salt. Carefully pour on top of the pre-baked crust.
Bake the lemon bars
- Place in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until done.
Chill and serve
- Allow the baking dish to cool on the counter for about an hour then chill in the refrigerator. Cut into squares and dust with some powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
- You know the lemon bars are done when the filling looks set and the edges of the bar start turning that lovely golden color.
- These are best baked in either a glass baking dish or a metallic dish lined with baking paper. Baking directly on metal can sometimes give a metallic taste to the bars.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
114mg
(5%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
296IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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