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Macadamia Lemon Bars

"These bars melt in your mouth" and "They're out of this world" are compliments I receive frequently when people taste this treats. They are excellent for showers and other get-togethers. -Edie DeSpain Logan, Utah

SERVINGS	12
CATEGORY	Dessert
METHOD	Baked
PREP	10 min.
COOK	25 min.
TOTAL	35 min.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

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

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts

Confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and butter until crumbly; stir in nuts.
    Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
    In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice and lemon peel until light and fluffy.
    Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Yield: 1 dozen.

Macadamia Lemon Bars

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Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008