Lemon-Macadamia Shortbread Bars Recipe

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Lemon-Macadamia Shortbread Bars
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  1. Heat oven to 350°F Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so that foil hangs over edges. Cut 13x9-inch piece of parchment paper; place over foil in bottom of pan.
  2. Place 1 cup macadamia nuts and 3/4 cup sugar in food processor; pulse until nuts are finely ground. Add flour, butter and lemon peel; pulse until mixture is blended (dough will not form). Spread mixture in pan; press evenly to form crust. Prick dough all over with fork. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pale brown. Cool completely.
  3. In heavy medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and 6 tablespoons sugar; whisk in lemon juice. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and temperature reaches 160°F Remove from heat; whisk in 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Place in small bowl; press plastic wrap directly on surface. Cool to room temperature; spread over crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup macadamia nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  4. Remove bars by lifting foil ends. Slide bars with parchment paper liner onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces. Store in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.36 Kcal (1768 kJ)
Calories from fat 288.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.04g 49%
Cholesterol 132.68mg 44%
Sodium 73.57mg 3%
Potassium 117.68mg 3%
Total Carbs 30.01g 10%
Sugars 12.11g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 32.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 422.1 Kcal (1767 kJ)
Calories from fat 288.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.02g 49%
Cholesterol 132.6mg 44%
Sodium 73.53mg 3%
Potassium 117.61mg 3%
Total Carbs 30g 10%
Sugars 12.1g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 6.29g 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 32.6mg 3%

* 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

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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