Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Meal Types:
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A zesty lemon square on a shortbread type crust with reduced amounts of butter and sugar to reduce the calories.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray 8" x 8" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix 1 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt in bowl until well combined. Cut the butter into flour mixture until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake until lightly golden (about 10-12 minutes). Cool crust completely.
- Whisk egg, egg white, and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in bowl until combined. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon and add to egg mixture. Add baking powder and remaining 3 tablespoons of flour. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour liquid mixture over cooled crust.
- Bake until set and lightly browned on edges. This will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool completely and dust top with powdered sugar and cut into 16 squares.
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When eating these lemon bars the flavor of lemon and shortbread meld together and separate for a very appealing flavor sensation. Something that a whole family can enjoy together!
09 Mar 10 by member: tricka
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Very good, but I wanted more lemon flavor. Next time I'm going to try with 2 lemons.
16 May 10 by member: KelseyRenae
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Very nice, makes a great snack when you just can't stand not having a sweet.
17 Aug 10 by member: treegopher
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Sweet and zesty! Recipe calls for one lemon, but after reading the comments, I used 1-1/2 large lemons. The lemon flavor was great. My finished product looked different from the photo; mine had a much thinner layer of filling. I wonder about doubling the topping? I wonder how many calories it would add?
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I used 2 lemons as well - end product tasted great, but same as other reviewer - didn't look as nice as the photo...
11 Nov 10 by member: Mel1982
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not good, could onlt eat one. threw the rest away. They were mushy
23 Feb 11 by member: emilyshack
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I made this but it didn't turn out well... the crust tasted yuck... i thinkit was me more than the recipe... Maybe ill try it again soon!
03 Mar 11 by member: amberketchum
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Substituted sugar with Splenda, then the wife told me about “baking Splenda” oops. Also replaced the eggs with egg substitute. Still, a great recipe. Have yet to make it when the crust hasn’t just been dry and unformed, don’t know why it is always “powdery”.
03 May 11 by member: NYShooterGuy
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used a baking pan that was about 12X8, or something of those dimensions. made very skinny ones. they're a great bite size treat thats both chewy, crunchy, lemony and short-bread like!
27 Oct 11 by member: HeyItsNathaniel
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love sweet and zesty tart treat this recipe call for one lemon i took the liberty to add 3 instead yummy goood!!!!!!!! the crust was short-bread crisp and crunchy the taste was delicious
10 Jan 12 by member: Sharon0810
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 123 calories in 1 serving of Zesty Lemon Bars. |
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Calorie break-down: 18% fat, 74% carbs, 8% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size 1 serving
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories from Fat 22
Calories 123
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| % Daily Values* |
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Total Fat
2.45g
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4% |
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Saturated Fat
1.341g
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7% |
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Polyunsaturated Fat
0.189g
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Monounsaturated Fat
0.699g
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Cholesterol
17mg
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6% |
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Sodium
27mg
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1% |
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Potassium
39mg
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Total Carbohydrate
22.92g
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8% |
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Dietary Fiber
0.6g
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2% |
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Sugars
9.73g
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Protein
2.53g
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| Vitamin A
1% |
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Vitamin C
5% |
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| Calcium
1% |
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Iron
2% |
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
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6%
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of RDI*
(123 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (74%)
Fat (18%)
Protein (8%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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