Sweet Lemon Bars Recipe

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Sweet Lemon Bars
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar , plus
  • 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Line bottom of 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. Mix flour, butter and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar together using hand mixer until fine crumbs form. Using drinking glass, press crumbs evenly onto bottom of lined baking dish. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, beat eggs, granulated sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add lemon rind and lemon juice. Blend in cream cheese. Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake until firm in the center when touched, about 25 minutes longer.
  5. Cool to room temperature; sift remaining confectioners sugar over top. Cut into 9 squares and cut each of the squares in half diagonally to make triangles. Serve or store refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 446.12 Kcal (1868 kJ)
Calories from fat 181.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.16g 31%
Cholesterol 85.84mg 29%
Sodium 543.27mg 23%
Potassium 76.13mg 2%
Total Carbs 63.66g 21%
Sugars 43.86g 175%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 4.71g 9%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 76.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 390.94 Kcal (1637 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.67g 31%
Cholesterol 75.22mg 29%
Sodium 476.08mg 23%
Potassium 66.72mg 2%
Total Carbs 55.79g 21%
Sugars 38.43g 175%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 8%
Protein 4.13g 9%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 66.9mg 8%

* 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

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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