Light Lemon Bars

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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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In large bowl, stir together flour and powdered sugar.
  3. Using a pasty cutter, cut in cream cheese and oil until crumbly.
  4. Press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
  5. Bake 20 minutes or until light golden in color.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar and lemon peel until smooth.
  7. Whisk in flour, baking powder, salt, and finally lemon juice.
  8. Pour into the hot crust and bake 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

524 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 22.3g 29% DV
Carbs 79.8g 29% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 25.8g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12674.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 288.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 100.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 296mcg 33% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1563.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

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

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