Macadamia Lemon Bars Recipe

These bars melt in your mouth" and "They're out of this world" are compliments I receive frequently when people taste this treats. They are excellent for showers and other get-togethers.                               

Simple Bars
Grannies Kitchen Favorite

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients

• 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
• Confectioners' sugar

Directions

• 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 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.

Macdamia Lemon Bars Recipe