Mrs. Brooks' Lemon Bars

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powderes sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed or minute made 100% lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add two cups flour, beating until blended. spread evenly over the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake in a preheated oven (350 degrees) for about 20 minutes or until golden.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until thick and blended. Add lemon juice, remaining 1/2 cup of flour, and baking powder, beating until blended thoroughly. Pour lemon mixture onto crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the custard is set and golden. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar. To serve, cut into small squares or bars (makes about 20 bars).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

553 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 77.6g 28% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 24.5g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2723.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 229mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1536mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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