Lemon Squares III Recipe

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Lemon Squares III
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until the mixture is mealy. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 inch pan.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light, and stir in the 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt (if desired); whisk into the eggs. Stir in the coconut. Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and bars are golden. Cool and frost. To make the frosting: In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Mix in the lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time as needed for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 116.8 Kcal (489 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.18g 6%
Cholesterol 17.57mg 6%
Sodium 20.86mg 1%
Potassium 26.48mg 1%
Total Carbs 19.38g 6%
Sugars 13.8g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 0.99g 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 6.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 387.54 Kcal (1623 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.86g 6%
Cholesterol 58.29mg 6%
Sodium 69.2mg 1%
Potassium 87.84mg 1%
Total Carbs 64.29g 6%
Sugars 45.79g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 1%
Protein 3.27g 2%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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