Lemon Bars

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Lemon Bars

Recipe By : Better Homes And Gardens Old Fashioned Baking
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Cookie And Bar

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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----Crust----
1 c unbleached flour
1/3 c margarine -- softened
1/4 c granulated sugar
----Topping----
3/4 c granulated sugar
2 egg whites -- whipped
3 tbsps lemon juice
2 tbsps unbleached flour
2 tsps lemon peel
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 c powdered sugar -- sifted

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 8" baking pan with cooking spray and flour;
set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, margarine, and 1/4 cup
granulated sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared
pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, to prepare topping, combine remaining
granulated sugar, egg whites, lemon juice, remaining flour, lemon peel, and
baking powder in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture over baked crust. Bake again
for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Sift powdered sugar over top.

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Per serving: 120 Calories; 4g Fat (28% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 21g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 57mg Sodium

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Anita A. Matejka
<matejka@bga.com>
Texas, USA