Light Lemon Bars Recipe

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Light Lemon Bars
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Directions:

  1. Spray an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray; set pan aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl combine 3/4 cup flour and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Cut in margarine until crumbly. Pat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in the same bowl combine egg and egg white. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, water, and baking powder. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour mixture over baked layer in pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until edges are light brown and center is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  4. Sift powdered sugar over top. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator. Makes 16 bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 218.4 Kcal (914 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.55g 12%
Cholesterol 20.46mg 7%
Sodium 42.68mg 2%
Potassium 108.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.61g 12%
Sugars 23.69g 95%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 2.78g 6%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 14.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.71 Kcal (1460 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.06g 12%
Cholesterol 32.67mg 7%
Sodium 68.15mg 2%
Potassium 172.79mg 2%
Total Carbs 56.85g 12%
Sugars 37.82g 95%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 2%
Protein 4.44g 6%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 23.7mg 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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