Lemon-Glazed Pistachio Bars

Enjoy these pistachio bars made using Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies – a perfect dessert to serve at party.

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  • ingredients 8
  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

Bars

1
roll (18 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1/4
cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
1
tablespoon grated lemon peel
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons all-purpose flour

Glaze and Garnish

1
cup powdered sugar
2
to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
tablespoon finely chopped pistachio nuts, if desired

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, extending foil over sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • 2 In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in 1/4 cup nuts, the lemon peel, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the flour until well blended. Place dough in pan; with floured fingers, press dough evenly in pan.
  • 3 Bake 17 to 21 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 4 In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth and desired consistency. Spread glaze evenly over bars. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon nuts. Let stand until glaze is set, about 10 minutes.
  • 5 Use foil to lift bars from pan. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store in tightly covered container.

EXPERT TIPS

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Expert Tips

For a special occasion, cut these lemony bars into small squares and serve them in foil or paper candy cups.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
80
(
Calories from Fat
30),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
3g
3%
(Saturated Fat
1/2g,
1/2%
Trans Fat
1/2g
1/2%
),
Cholesterol
0mg
0%;
Sodium
40mg
40%;
Total Carbohydrate
12g
12%
(Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
  Sugars
8g
8%
),
Protein
0g
0%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%;
Vitamin C
0%;
Calcium
0%;
Iron
2%;
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

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cjdocsam report Posted Jul. 27, 2010 3:28 PM
These are perfect for a hot summer day.

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