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Macadamia Lemon Bars

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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 8, 2008

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Confectioners' sugar

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.