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Macadamia Lemon Bars

Here's how you make Macadamia Lemon Bars
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 cube)
  • 1-2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • 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 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (please use fresh)
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking dish.

  • Step 2: Crust: Mix together flour, powdered sugar, melted butter and lemon zest. Stir in the nuts. Press into the bottom and a half inch up the sides of prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven.

  • Step 3: Filling: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt.

  • Step 4: Beat in the eggs, lemon juice and lemon peel until light and fluffy.

  • Step 5: Pour filling over hot crust. Sprinkle with nuts.

  • Step 6: Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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