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Luscious Lemon Bars
Luscious Lemon Bars
YIELD Makes 3 dozen bars
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INGREDIENTS
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | cup (2 sticks) butter |
| 1/2 | cup powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting |
| 1 | tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, divided |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | cup granulated sugar |
| 3 | eggs |
| 1/3 | cup fresh lemon juice |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 13X9-inch baking pan; set aside.
- Place flour, butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon peel and salt in food processor. Cover; process until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Press mixture evenly into prepared baking pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, beat granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon peel in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended.
- Pour mixture evenly over warm crust. Return to oven; bake 18 to 20 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Remove pan to wire rack; cool completely. Dust with additional powdered sugar; cut into 2X1-1/2-inch bars. Store tightly covered at room temperature. Do not freeze.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Sodium | 72 mg |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Calories | 105 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1 |
| Starch | 1 |
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