Yes, We Cook!

I am usually a sucker for rich chocolate desserts, but I do love a lemony good ending.  This turned out way better than any store-bought brands I’ve tried! (And you’d never guess it’s low-cal too.)

Ingredient List:

3/4 c all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/4 c granulated sugar; 3/4 c granulated sugar

dash salt

1/4 c butter

2 eggs beaten

1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

1/3 c lemon juice (I used fresh lemons)

1/3 c fat free half and half

powdered sugar (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 and prep an 8×8x2 in baking pan.  In a small bowl combine 3/4 c flour, 1/4 c sugar, and salt.  Using a pastry blender cut in butter until crumbly.  Using the back of a large spoon, tightly press and pack this mixture into the baking pan.  Bake for 15 mins.

2. While that is baking, stir together eggs, 3/4 c sugar, and 2 tbsp flour.  Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, and half and half.  Once the crust is done then pour this mixture over the crust and then bake for 25 mins.  Cool in pan on a wire rack.

3. If desired, sift powdered sugar over cooled dessert.  This is tart and sweet so lemon bars will be small but satisfying!  Makes 16 bars.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 113 (Sweet!)

Total Fat: 4 g

Cholesterol: 34 mg

Protein: 1 g

Carbohydrate: 19 g

Fiber: 0 g

Sodium: 44 mg

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