Lemon bars on a shortbread base.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Melt butter and stir into flour mixture. Press evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 4
While crust bakes, make topping: Mix 1 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Pour over crust.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 133 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium45mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium15mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium23mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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