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Lemon Bars

Sea Salt Savorings
Ready in just around 15 minutes, these lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert to treat yourself to! Go ahead and give them a shot! 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 258 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg lemon cake mix
  • 3 eggs divided
  • 1/3 c shortening
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1/3 c lemon juice
  • 2 tsp grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • confectioner's sugar to dust on top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Combing cake mix, one of the eggs, and shortening in bowl and beat on low speed with electric mixer till crumbs form.
  • Keep 1 cup in reserve and put the rest of the mixture into an ungreased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes till lightly browned.
  • Combine the other 2 eggs, regular sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
  • Beat on medium speed with electric mixer till light and foamy. Pour mixture over hot crust and sprinkle rest of crumb mixture over the top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool completely and sprinkle with Confectioners's sugar on top.
  • Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 396mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.