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macadamia lemon bars

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

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

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For macadamia lemon bars

  • 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

How To Make macadamia lemon bars

  • 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 350º 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.
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