Lemon Bars

adapted from Pillsbury, Easy Meals, Picnics & Potlucks, August 2005 
makes 36 bars
per bar: 150 calories, 6g fat, 22g carbs, 0g fiber, 2g protein

ingredients:

Crust 
2 cups all-purpose flour,
1/2 cup powdered sugar,
1 cup butter softened,
1 tsp. grated lemon peel

Filling
4 eggs,
 2 cups granulated sugar,
1/4 cup all-purpose flour,
1 tsp. baking powder,
1/4 cup lemon juice,
1 tsp. grated lemon peel

Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar,
 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat flour, sugar, butter, and peel on low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl with wire whisk, lightly beat eggs. Beat in remaining filling ingredients except lemon juice and lemon peel until well blended. Beat in 1/4 cup lemon juice and peel.

3. Remove partially baked base from oven. Pour filling evenly over warm base.

4. Return to oven; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

5. In small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired spreading consistency until smooth. Spread glaze over cooled bars. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator, but allow bars to come to almost room temperature before serving.