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Perfect Lemon Squares
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Perfect Lemon Squares

13 ingredients 10 min + 35 min 12 lemon bars openrecipes
Perfect Lemon Squares

"These are so easy. Sweet and tangy with a perfect shortbread crust."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

986
Calories
23g
Protein
46g
Fat
122g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

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