Lemon Love Notes

We’re not sure where Oscar Cross (V3, I3 of Penzeys One) got the name for these delectable bars, but we here at Penzeys are ready to send him a love note of thanks.

source	Penzeys
categories	dessert, cookies
yield	16
prep time	5 mins
total time	50 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup flour

½ Cup butter (1 stick), softened

½ Cup powdered sugar

1 Cup granulated sugar

2 tsp. flour

½ tsp, baking powder

2 eggs, beaten

2 tsp lemon zest

¼ Cup lemon juice, (juice of 1 lemon)

½ tsp VANILLA EXTRACT

½ Cup powdered sugar, for dusting if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 baking pan and set aside. Beat together the ?our, butter and powdered sugar to form a dough. Press into the bottom ofthe pan. Bake the crust at 350°F until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. While the crust is baking, combine the granulated sugar, 2 tsp. of?our and baking powder. Add the eggs, lemon rind, lemon juice and VANILLA and mix well. Pour over the baked crust and bake at 350°F until set, about 25~3O minutes. Chill until ready to serve-this will make cutting the bars easier. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

NOTES

Can replace lemon zest with 2 tsp MINCED LEMON PEEL rehydrated in 1-2 tsp. water) Nutrition per serving Calories: 270Cals / 12.2% Protein: 7.6g / 14% Carbohydrates: 56.8g / 23% Fat: 1g / 0%

NUTRITION

Nutrition per serving... Calories: 243 / 12% Fat: 6.8g / 8.8% Protein: 2.5g / 3.5% Carbohydrates: 43.4g / 15.2% Cholesterol: 38.8mg / 12.9%