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Ingredients
| powdered sugar (unsifted): 1 1/2 cups (divided) |
| low fat cream cheese: 4 oz (at room temperature) |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl (at room temperature) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 cup |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| eggs: 3 (whites) |
| lemon juice: 1/3 cup |
| baking powder: 1/4 tsp |
| lemon zest: 2 Tbl |
Woman's World Lightened up Lemon Bars
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
60 min -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line 8" square baking pan with enough foil to overhand sides by 2"; coat foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- On med-high speed, beat 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cream cheese and butter until blended. Add flour and salt; beat on low speed until dough just forms. Press dough into bottom and 1/2" up sides of pan; prick with fork. Bake 20-25 minutes or until just golden.
- Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, lemon juice, baking powder and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar until combined. Stir in lemon zest. Pour over warm crust.
- Bake 25 minutes or until filling is set.
- Cool completely in pan on rack.
- Cover; refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Using foil to help, lift from pan. Cut into 16 bars. If desired, sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.