Chex Lemon Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups rice chex, crushed to 1/2 cup ( use blender to crush easily)
1/2 cup cold butter , cut into pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp flour
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest , from 2 large lemons
1/4 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ( about 1 to 2 lemons)

Directions:

For the crust:.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F Generously butter a 9 inch baking dish.
Make crust:.
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in Rice Chex crumbs. Cut in butter using a pastry blender, a fork or two knives until butter is incorporated and the mixture has fine crumbs. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes.
While crust is baking prepare filling:.
Combine all filling ingredients. Mix until well blended. Pour over hot base as soon as the base is finished baking. Return to oven for 15-20 minutes, until top is set but not browned. Cool. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Cut into bars.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2219.6 Kcal (9293 kJ)
Calories from fat	952.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	105.78g	163%
Cholesterol	616.03mg	205%
Sodium	1640.35mg	68%
Potassium	692.74mg	15%
Total Carbs	310.61g	104%
Sugars	243.57g	974%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	9%
Protein	20.5g	41%
Vitamin C	29.8mg	50%
Vitamin A	3.1mg	105%
Iron	21.5mg	119%
Calcium	506.5mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	218.04 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.39g	163%
Cholesterol	60.52mg	205%
Sodium	161.14mg	68%
Potassium	68.05mg	15%
Total Carbs	30.51g	104%
Sugars	23.93g	974%
Dietary Fiber	0.21g	9%
Protein	2.01g	41%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	105%
Iron	2.1mg	119%
Calcium	49.8mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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