MACADAMIA LEMON BARS

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What a yummy combination: lemon and macadamia nuts! I can easily see doubling this recipe because an 8-inch pan would be gone in no time! Recipe: Taste of Home 02-27-15

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c all purpose flour
1/4 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c butter, melted (1 stick)
1/4 c chopped macadamia nuts
FILLING:
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp chopped macadamia nuts
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, confectioners' sugar and melted butter until crumbly; stir in the macadamia nuts.
  • 2. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a greased 8-in.-square baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350ยบ oven for 15-20 minutes or until light brown.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice and lemon peel until blended.
  • 4. Pour the filling over the hot crust. Sprinkle with macadamia nuts.
  • 5. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Sir Br
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These lemon bars were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more lemon juice to the filling.


Eric Davis
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I made these lemon bars with a gluten-free crust and they turned out great! They were the perfect dessert for my gluten-free friends.


Deep Singh
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These lemon bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Nitesh Kumar
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I made these lemon bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was flaky and the lemon filling was tart and sweet.


Maggie Partida
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These lemon bars are so good! The macadamia nuts add a nice touch of crunch and the lemon filling is tart and sweet.


Johnisha Kargbo
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I've made these lemon bars several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bukas G
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These lemon bars were easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more lemon juice to the filling.


Qasimali 354
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I made these lemon bars with a gluten-free crust and they turned out great! They were the perfect dessert for my gluten-free friends.


Clopasndabezinhle Ndlovu
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These lemon bars were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Syed Aoun Ali Shah
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I made these lemon bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was flaky and the lemon filling was tart and sweet.


Jami Rasulov
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These lemon bars are so good! The macadamia nuts add a nice touch of crunch and the lemon filling is tart and sweet.


Robert McDermott
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I've made these lemon bars several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mizan Siddiquee
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These lemon bars were easy to make and turned out great! The crust was perfect and the lemon filling was tart and sweet.


kobby irving
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I made these lemon bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Dan Hurworth
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These lemon bars were fantastic! The macadamia nuts added a great crunch and flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


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