Special Day Lemon Bars

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  3. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed.
  4. Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and gather into a ball.
  5. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 x 13 x 2" baking sheet, building up a 1/2" edge on all sides.
  6. Chill.
  7. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack, leaving the oven on.
  9. For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and flour, and pour into the crust.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes more, until the filling is set.
  11. Let cool to room temperature.
  12. Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

883 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 45.2g 58% DV
Carbs 112.7g 41% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 40.1g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10131mg 100% DV
Potassium 339mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 114.5mg 9% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV

* % 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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