Cook the Book: Lemon Bars

Cook the Book: Lemon Bars
Cook the Book: Lemon Bars might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 165 calories, 1g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up butter, eggs, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
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Place the dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse once or twice to combine.
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Add the butter; pulse mixture until butter is thoroughly incorporated. (Dough should resemble a coarse meal.)
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Add water; pulse a few times until a dough forms.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of a prepared pan.
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Bake the crust for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove the pan from the oven, leaving oven on.
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Place the pan on a wire rack to cool.
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In a small bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, white rice flour, and lemon juice.
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Pour mixture over baked crust.
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Return pan to oven.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until filling is set. (Filling should be firm and not jiggle.)
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Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
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Cut into 12 squares.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score0
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