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Lemon Bars

Tangy Lemon Bars That Melt in Your Mouth - So Easy to Make

Delight in these Lemon Bars, a tangy treat that melts in your mouth with a rich flavor. Perfectly easy to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Quick oats can substitute.
  • 1 cup Nut Butter Peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Agave syrup works as a vegan alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Try Dutch-processed for a richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for variation.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine nut butter and honey or maple syrup over low heat. Stir for 2-3 minutes until melted and smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Stir in rolled oats until fully coated, using a spatula for even distribution.
  4. Drop rounded tablespoons onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Refrigerate the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Gently lift cookies off the baking sheet and store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep cookies in the fridge for up to one week, and freeze for longer storage. Individually wrap before freezing to maintain freshness.

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