Macadamia Lemon Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
• Confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar and butter until crumbly; stir in nuts.

Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

In small bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Beat in eggs, lemon juice and lemon peel until light and fluffy.

Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar.