Light Lemon Bars

Name: Light Lemon Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

In large bowl, stir together flour and powdered sugar.
3

Using a pasty cutter, cut in cream cheese and oil until crumbly.
4

Press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
5

Bake 20 minutes or until light golden in color.
6

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar and lemon peel until smooth.
7

Whisk in flour, baking powder, salt, and finally lemon juice.
8

Pour into the hot crust and bake 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.