Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 50 mins
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by member: tricka  Zesty Lemon Bars
A zesty lemon square on a shortbread type crust with reduced amounts of butter and sugar to reduce the calories.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray 8" x 8" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix 1 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt in bowl until well combined. Cut the butter into flour mixture until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake until lightly golden (about 10-12 minutes). Cool crust completely.
- Whisk egg, egg white, and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in bowl until combined. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon and add to egg mixture. Add baking powder and remaining 3 tablespoons of flour. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour liquid mixture over cooled crust.
- Bake until set and lightly browned on edges. This will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool completely and dust top with powdered sugar and cut into 16 squares.
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not good, could onlt eat one. threw the rest away. They were mushy
23 Feb 11 by member: emilyshack
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I used 2 lemons as well - end product tasted great, but same as other reviewer - didn't look as nice as the photo...
11 Nov 10 by member: Mel1982
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Sweet and zesty! Recipe calls for one lemon, but after reading the comments, I used 1-1/2 large lemons. The lemon flavor was great. My finished product looked different from the photo; mine had a much thinner layer of filling. I wonder about doubling the topping? I wonder how many calories it would add?
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Very nice, makes a great snack when you just can't stand not having a sweet.
17 Aug 10 by member: treegopher
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Very good, but I wanted more lemon flavor. Next time I'm going to try with 2 lemons.
16 May 10 by member: KelseyRenae
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When eating these lemon bars the flavor of lemon and shortbread meld together and separate for a very appealing flavor sensation. Something that a whole family can enjoy together!
09 Mar 10 by member: tricka
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Nutritional Summary:
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There are 123 calories in 1 serving of Zesty Lemon Bars.
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Calorie Breakdown: 18% fat, 74% carbs, 8% prot. |
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
123
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
2.45g
3%
Saturated Fat
1.341g
7%
Trans Fat
-
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.189g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.699g
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
27mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
22.92g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
2%
Sugars
9.73g
Protein
2.53g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
9mg
1%
Iron
0.33mg
2%
Potassium
39mg
1%
Vitamin A
21mcg
2%
Vitamin C
2.8mg
3%
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (74%)
Fat (18%)
Protein (8%)
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*Based on an RDI of 2000 calories
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