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LEMON-EARL GREY SQUARES



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This recipe came from a Cooking Light magazine. We liked it. It is different from the normal lemon squares we are all used to but still quite good. It only has 24.5 carbs and 2.5 g of protein so it still works.

Provided by OceanLuvinGranny

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h8m

Yield 16 Bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 5/8 ounces flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 earl grey tea, bags divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • To prepare crust, line an 8 inch square etal baking pan with foil that extends 2 inches beyond sides of pan; coat foil with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl combine 5.6 ounces flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp tea leaves from 1 tea bag (discar4d the tea remaining in the bag) and salt.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two table knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Press into bottom of prepared pan and Bake at 350 for 19 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • To prepare fillilng:.
  • Place juice in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 tea bag to juice. Cover and steep 10 minutes. Squeeze juice from tea bag into bowl and discard tea bag.
  • Combine granulated sugar, 2 tbsp flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Add rind and eggs to juice.
  • Stir with a whisk until combined well.
  • Remove crust from oven.
  • Pour filling onto hot crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 23 minutes or until set.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pan by lifting foil.
  • Remove foil
  • Cut into 16 bar4s.
  • Sprinkle with 1 tbsp powde4red sdugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 94, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.6, Protein 2.4

EASY LEMON SQUARES COOKING LIGHT



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Make and share this Easy Lemon Squares Cooking Light recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nolita_Food

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To prepare crust: beat sugar and butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add 1 cup of flour, continuing to beat until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Lightly press into an 8x8" baking dish, bake for 15 minutes, let cool.
  • To prepare topping: beat eggs until foamy, add sugar and the next 5 ingredients.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Pour mixture over crust, bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool on wire rack, sift powdered sugar on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 58.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13, Protein 2.2

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