LEMON BAR/SQUARE RENOVATION - WW 2-3 PTS EACH
When I saw this recipe in WW Magazine, I HAD to try it. I LOVE lemon squares and have been looking for a lighter version. At first bite, I thought these were okay....but now I've had 3 and really have to put them away or I'll eat the whole pan. They do have that gooey consistency of a lemon bar! I guess I'd like them to be thicker and in that case would make them in a smaller pan...but then the portions would be smaller - it's all a trade. As written, the recipe is 3 pts per square. However, I used Land O Lakes light butter (oxymoron!) which brought it down to 2 pts per square.
Provided by Amy020
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Make crust: mix flour and brown sugar using a food processor until fully incorporated. Toss butter into flour mixture and pulse to combine until butter is cut into tiny pea-sized pieces and dough appears lumpy. Pack gently into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2" pan (I lined mine w/foil to simplify cutting). Bake 20 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile: Make lemon topping. Beat eggs in medium bowl w/electric mixer (I just did everything in the food processor for easy cleanup). Add vanilla extract and 3/4 c powdered sugar. Mix well. Add lemon juice and remaining powdered sugar until sugar is completely dissolved.
- As soon as crust is finished, remove from oven and reduce temperature to 300*. Immediately pour lemon mixture over hot crust. Bake completely, about 30 minutes Cool and cut into 24 bars.
- NOTE: Instructions emphasize that the crust MUST be hot when you pour the lemon mixture over. Not sure why, but they made a special note, so I'm passing that along.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 1.8
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M imran Dashti baloch
[email protected]Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.
mohammed elmagic
[email protected]These bars were a bit too dense for my liking. I think I'll use less flour next time.
Ranika media
[email protected]I thought the filling on these bars was a bit too runny. I'm going to try baking them for a few minutes longer next time.
R Schraeder
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
marufaaktar baby
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bars didn't turn out as pictured. They were still tasty, though.
Amelia Lee
[email protected]Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
sanjiv Jha
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some clearer instructions.
SAMUEL AND CO TRADING INVESTMENT PLATFORM
[email protected]The crust on these bars was a bit too crumbly for my liking.
Naomi Hull
[email protected]These bars were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add a little more sugar next time.
Ronald David
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out too dry. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Domestic Drama
[email protected]These bars are so good, I could eat them every day.
R Schultz
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add different fruits or spices to the filling to create different flavors.
Kefuwe Seletswane
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great. They're the perfect size for a snack or dessert.
Ram Yadav
[email protected]These bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Chrissy Perez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon bars, but these were really good. The crust was especially delicious.
FOXY 212
[email protected]These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like lemon desserts.
Opoku Cynthia
[email protected]I love the WW-friendly version of this recipe. It's so much lower in points than traditional lemon bars, but it tastes just as good.
Sr Mrfun
[email protected]These lemon bars are fantastic! They're the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and tangy. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is smooth and creamy.