Lemon Squares (Cooking Light)

By Shelly17

Typical recipes call for a full cup of butter and 1.5 pounds of sugar, adding up to more than 300 calories and 11 grams of fat in one little square. This madeover version has only 124 calories and 5 grams of total fat.

Ingredients

• 3 2/5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Cooking spray
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg white
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Place flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor; pulse 2 times to combine. Add butter and canola oil. Pulse 3 to 5 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Place mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray; press into bottom of pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 325°.

3. Combine granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Pour mixture over crust. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle squares evenly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.