Lemon Squares Recipe

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Lemon Squares
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Directions:

  1. *NOTE:Original recipe used 1 T butter, softened.
  2. **NOTE:Original recipe used 1 T canola oil.
  3. ***NOTE:Original recipe used 2 lg egg whites, divided.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
  5. Lightly coat an 8 x 12 or 7 x 11 baking pan with cooking spray.
  6. In small bowl, stir together 1 C flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  7. In mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 C sugar, lowfat margarine.
  8. (butter), oil, egg white and lemon rind (zest) with electric mixer until smooth.
  9. Stir in dry ingredients until blended and crumbly.
  10. Note: Mine never did get crumbly- it was a batter.
  11. Press dough in an even layer in baking pan.
  12. Note: I just poured it.
  13. Into the baking pan.
  14. Bake the crust 15- 20 min or until it is puffed all.
  15. Over and browned around the edges.
  16. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 C sugar, 2 tsp lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, the flour and 1/4 tsp baking powder; whisk until smooth.
  17. Pour evenly over hot crust and bake about 14- 20 min longer, or until set.
  18. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  19. Cut into squares and dust with.
  20. Confectioner's sugar.
  21. Note: I omitted the confectioners sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 76.9 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.36g 2%
Cholesterol 12.15mg 4%
Sodium 55.42mg 2%
Potassium 30.91mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.1g 5%
Sugars 8.47g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 1%
Protein 1.23g 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 9.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 314.55 Kcal (1317 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.55g 2%
Cholesterol 49.7mg 4%
Sodium 226.71mg 2%
Potassium 126.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 61.77g 5%
Sugars 34.66g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1g 1%
Protein 5.04g 2%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 38.7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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