LAVENDER LEMON BARS

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A hint of Lavender and lemon peel in the crust makes these treats a favorite. The recipe comes from Backyard living

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons lavender flowers, crushed
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
confectioners' sugar (Powdered)

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar; Add the flour, almonds, lavender and lemon peel; beat until crumbly.
  • Pat into an ungreased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish; bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in another small mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking soda, eggs and lemon juice; beat until frothy; pour over HOT crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; cool on wire rack, dust with powdered sugar; refrigerated leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2224.5, Fat 91.8, SaturatedFat 48, Cholesterol 555, Sodium 1070.5, Carbohydrate 325.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 206.8, Protein 33.6

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