Honey Lemon Bars recipe

Natural, pure golden honey perfectly sweetensthe lemon filling that tops the tender shortbread crust of theseluscious lemon bars.

Recipe: Honey Lemon Bars

Crust:1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut upFilling:
3/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven at 350°F (175°C).Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan; set aside.

For Crust: In small bowl, combine flourand powdered sugar; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resemblescoarse crumbs. Press mixture into prepared baking pan.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightlybrowned; remove from oven.

For Filling: In large bowl, whisk togetherhoney and eggs. Add remaining ingredients; whisk until well blended.Pour over baked crust.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) 25 to 30minutes or until filling is set.

Cool completely on wire rack. Cut intobars.

Makes 12 bars.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12of recipe): 198 Calories * 9 g Total Fat * 56 mg Cholesterol* 153 mg Sodium * 29 g Carbohydrates * 0 g Dietary Fiber * 2g Protein

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board.

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