Classic Shortbread Lemon Bars Recipe

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Classic Shortbread Lemon Bars
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.
  2. Place 2 cups of the flour, the powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and pulse briefly to combine. Scatter butter pieces over flour mixture and pulse until dough just begins to come together, about 20 (1-second) pulses.
  3. Crumble dough into the prepared baking dish and, using the base of a measuring cup or a glass dipped in flour, press evenly into the pan. Bake until crust is fully set and just starting to brown on the edges, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you make the filling, at least 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
  4. To make the filling, combine remaining 3 tablespoons flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, granulated sugar, and eggs in a large bowl and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and zest and whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour filling over baked crust, return to the oven, and bake until set, about 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 279.65 Kcal (1171 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.51g 21%
Cholesterol 66.84mg 22%
Sodium 216.17mg 9%
Potassium 270.7mg 6%
Total Carbs 36.77g 12%
Sugars 23g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 3.83g 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 18.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 369.55 Kcal (1547 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.85g 21%
Cholesterol 88.32mg 22%
Sodium 285.66mg 9%
Potassium 357.72mg 6%
Total Carbs 48.59g 12%
Sugars 30.39g 92%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 1%
Protein 5.07g 8%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 24.6mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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