CITRUS BARS

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This recipe comes from the 13 Mar 07 issue of Woman's World, & looks too good [& tastes too good, too!] not to pass along. It is billed as a 'Lighten-Up! Recipe.' Preparation time does not include time needed to cool down.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 eggs
3 egg whites
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (again)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Line 9" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2", then coat with cooking spray.
  • At medium speed, beat flour, sour cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar & butter until combined.
  • Press dough onto bottom of pan, & prick with fork.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • At low speed, beat eggs, whites, juices, zest, baking powder & 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until combined.
  • Pour over warm crust.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on wire rack, & if desired, sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.6, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 33.7, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.9, Protein 3

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