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Lavender Lemon Bars Recipe

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A hint of lavender and lemon peel in the crust make these treats a favorite. —Judith Hilinski, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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24 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
TOPPING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add the flour, almonds, lavender and lemon peel; beat until crumbly. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a another small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, eggs and lemon juice; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Dried lavender flowers are available from Penzeys Spices. Call 1-800/741-7787 or visit www.penzeys.com.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 185 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Lavender Lemon Bars published in Backyard Living January/February 2005, p64

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