Lemon Mardi Gras Squares

Pecans make it perfect in this Southern-style dessert, tart-sweet bar cookies loaded with lemon.

–

Save & Share

Servings 24

false

( 2 ) Ratings

2 Ratings

5 Stars 50%

4 Stars 50%

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Member Reviews ( 1 )

23732ae8-6ab7-46b1-91b3-80453d98d41b

Bake-Off® Contest 04, 1952

Mrs. Joseph Negrotto

New Orleans, Louisiana

ingredients 15
Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 2 hr 15 min

Ingredients

Bars

1 1/2: cups all-purpose flour

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon baking powder

1: cup powdered sugar

1: cup granulated sugar

1/2: cup butter or margarine, softened

3: eggs

1/3: cup lemon juice

2: tablespoons grated lemon peel

1/2: cup chopped pecans

Frosting

1: cup powdered sugar

2: tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1: tablespoon half-and-half or milk

Garnish

1/4: cup chopped pecans

: Lemon slices, if desired

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

More stores

See all sales

Weekly specials and coupons may include store name, location, name of the offer, an image, value of the discount, and sale end date. We cannot guarantee that all data will be accurate at all times. You assume the responsibility to review the offers carefully on how you may use and redeem the coupons and other promotions. Please check with the merchant to verify price and availability of the product. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time.

Directions

1 Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour; or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder; set aside.
2 In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, granulated sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until blended. Beat in 1 egg at a time until blended. Beat 1 minute longer. On low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with lemon juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture, until well blended. Stir in lemon peel and 1/2 cup pecans. Pour into pan.
3 Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat frosting ingredients on low speed until smooth and spreadable.
4 Spread frosting over warm bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Garnish with lemon slices.

EXPERT TIPS

toggle

Expert Tips

Leave out the pecans if you like and sprinkle with coconut instead.

Make these bars up to a day ahead; store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Bar

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 70),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 8%
(Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, 3 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 40mg; 40%;
Sodium: 95mg; 95%;
Total Carbohydrate: 25g; 25%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 18g 18% ),
Protein: 2g; 2%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

Write a Review

dp614

report Posted Aug. 30, 2010 9:55 AM

i HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS RECEIPE FOR 20 YEARS AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY LUCK UNTIL TODAY. vERY DELICIOUS AND CANNOT FIND ANY RECEIPE THAT IS BETTER THAN THIS ONE.tHANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL RECEIPE. i WAS A YOUNG WOMAN WHEN i FIRST MADE THIS RECEIPE AND i MOVED AND LOST IT AT THAT TIME. tHANK YOU,THANK YOU. dEL pRIEBE