Light Lemon Bars
"Mmmm...nice, light lemony bars that are perfect for all of us lemon lovers!"
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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12
ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In large bowl, stir together flour and powdered sugar.
- Using a pasty cutter, cut in cream cheese and oil until crumbly.
- Press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake 20 minutes or until light golden in color.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar and lemon peel until smooth.
- Whisk in flour, baking powder, salt, and finally lemon juice.
- Pour into the hot crust and bake 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
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Reviews
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The crust on these lemon bars was much too thin, moreover, it was kind of chewy. I did use an 8x8 pan as directed. The topping was very lemony, but even thinner than the crust. They tasted ok, but I would not recommend serving them to company!
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