Heavenly Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Heavenly Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 2 Tbs. confectioners sugar; 5 13 Tbs. (⅓ cup) stick margarine, cut into small pieces; 1 medium egg or equivalent Egg Replacer or 2 Tbs. firm tofu; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup orange juice concentrate; 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbs. grated lemon peel; 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 Tbs. confectioners sugar
5 13 Tbs. (⅓ cup) stick margarine, cut into small pieces
1 medium egg or equivalent Egg Replacer or 2 Tbs. firm tofu
3/4 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup orange juice concentrate
3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. baking powder

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Have ready a 9-inch square baking pan.
3
In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, confectioners sugar and margarine until crumbly.
4
Press mixture into ungreased pan.
5
Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
6
Remove from oven.
7
In small bowl using electric mixer, beat egg, Egg Replacer or tofu, granulated sugar, orange juice concentrate and lemon juice until pale and well blended.
8
Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, lemon peel and baking powder.
9
Pour lemon mixture over crust, return to oven and bake until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
10
Set pan on wire rack to cool completely.
11
When cool, cut into bars.

523

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 2 Tbs. confectioners sugar, 5 13 Tbs. (⅓ cup) stick margarine, cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Heavenly Lemon Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Heavenly Lemon Bars

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