Lemon Bars
Just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 Tbs flour
- 2 tsp shredded lemon peel
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup half and half (or cream)
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Add the flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt to a food processor. Pulse to combine for about 20 minutes.
- Cut the butter into cubes and add to food processor; pulse until the mixture becomes grainy.
- Press the mixture into the baking pan. Bake until lightly golden brown,
- While crust is baking: combine eggs, sugar, flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and half and half. Mix well.
- Pour mixture over hot crust and bake for another 15–20 minutes or until center is set. Let cool completely before serving.
- Garnish with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 634
Calories from Fat 249 (39%)
(43%)Total Fat 28g
(84%)Saturated Fat 17g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
(70%)Cholesterol 209mg
(37%)Sodium 887mg
(4%)Potassium 148mg
Total Carbohydrate 91g
(1%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 51g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(18%)Protein 9g
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