Ingredients for Creamy Lemon Nut Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
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How to Make Creamy Lemon Nut Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup chopped pecans, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Press the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, in a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and 2 large eggs to the cream cheese mixture.
- Beat until well combined.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- Once completely cool, lift the bars out of the pan using the foil overhang.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
- Cut into 32 bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
18g
Carbs
6g
