Lemon Dream Bars Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 9x9 inch pan

Lemon Dream Bars Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 eggs

beaten

½ cup packed brown sugar

¾ cup flaked coconut

½ cup chopped walnuts

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees).

Step 2

In a medium bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar with the 1 cup of flour. Cut in the 1/3 cup of butter until mixture is coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In the same bowl stir together the sugar salt and baking powder. Add the eggs and vanilla mix well. Stir in the coconut and chopped nuts until everything is coated. Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust. Return to the oven to bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

To make the icing combine the lemon zest lemon juice and confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour and spread over the top of the bars as soon as they come out of the oven. Cool for 15 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Dream Bars Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 232.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.1g 6%

Carbohydrates: 32.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 23.2g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 44.5mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 199.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 28.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 26.8mg 3%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 14.6mg 5%

Potassium: 78.4mg 2%

Sodium: 122.8mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 94.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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