Chipotle Lemon Bars

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(16)

For those who like the spicy side of life chipotle chile powder adds sweet heat to everyone's favorite lemon bars.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, chilled

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder

  • cup apricot preserves, or preserves of your choice

  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar

  • cup lemon juice

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.

  2. Combine 2 cups flour, butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder in a food processor; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until firm and golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 20 minutes in the pan.

  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the preserves and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; spread over the cooled crust. Whip eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Beat in sugar, lemon juice, and salt until the sugar has dissolved. Sift together 1/3 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into eggs until smooth. Pour onto the preserve-topped crust.

  6. Bake in preheated oven an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until the center of the egg mixture has set. Sift together 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar with 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, and sprinkle over hot lemon bars. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
13g Fat
47g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.