Lemon Bars

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Though not called for in the original recipe, I add the zest of one lemon to the topping. I think this may just be the "secret ingredient" that makes these taste so special

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Ingredients

  • FOR THE BASE:
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • 4 eggs well beaten
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 Tbs flour
  • 2 cup sugar
  • Zest of one lemon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix flour, margarine and sugar together and spread in a 9x13 greased pan. Bake 15 mins. at 350F. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients and pour over the top of the baked crust. Bake 25 mins. at 350F. Cool and dust with Powdered Sugar and cut into bars.


Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/12 of a recipe (3.4 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373.53
Calories From Fat (40%) 150.81
% Daily Value
Total Fat 17.04g 26%
Saturated Fat 3.19g 16%
Cholesterol 70.5mg 24%
Sodium 201.44mg 8%
Potassium 61.6mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 51.55g 17%
Fiber 0.64g 3%
Sugar 33.72g
Protein 4.64g 9%
Tips
The addition of a bit of lemon rind really adds to the flavor.
Reviews
5 stars - Sue Rashford's recipe. - ME 1/21/2007

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