Lemon Bars

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder

Preparation

Crust: Stir flours and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Mix in margarine until thoroughly blended. Press the flour mixture on the bottom of an oiled baking pan. Bake in oven for 25 - 30 minutes until the crust is lightly brown.

Filling: Combine eggs, sugar, and lemon juice; beat well. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and stir into the egg and sugar mixture. Pour this mixture over the baked crust and bake this combination in oven for 25 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool. If desired, sift powdered sugar on top of the filling. Cut into bars or squares.

Yield

Makes 15 to 20

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 50 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 15 to 20
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 326
Calories from Fat: 171
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
29%
Carbohydrates 51g
17%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Calories 326kcal
16%
Cholesterol 59mg
19%
Protein 10g
16%
Sodium 122mg
5%
Calcium
0%
Iron
15%
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.