Lemon Meltaways

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Lemon Meltaways are delicate, buttery bars with a tangy lemon flavor and sweet powdered sugar topping, perfect for teatime, holidays, or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter or oleo
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Mix the butter, powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 cups of flour together until crumbly, like for a pie crust.
  2. Press the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the sugar, 1 1/2 cups, and 1 tablespoon of flour until well blended.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the hot crust.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cool, and cut into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

545 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 72g 26% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 24.9g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 80.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 252mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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