LUSCIOUS LEMON TRIANGLES

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Provided by hellokitty

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 18 triangles, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 egg
1 egg white
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar, for topping

Steps:

Lightly coat a 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl combine the 3/4 cup flour and 3 tbsp granulated sugar. Using a blender or 2 knives cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
For filling:.
in a small mixing bowl combine the egg and egg white. Beat with an electric mixer on medium until frothy. Add the 2/3 cup granulated sugar, the 2 tbsp flour, lemon juice, water and baking powder. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon peel.
Pour filling over hot crust.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are light brown and center is set. Cool.
Cut into 9 squares, cut each square diagonally to make a triangle. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 1.2