MACADAMIA LEMON BARS

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These bars enjoy a lot of compliments among my friends and family. I almost have to make them for all of our get-togethers. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, confectioners' sugar and melted butter until crumbly; stir in nuts. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Beat in eggs, lemon juice and zest until blended., Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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