lemon almond strips

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Vancouver, BC
Updated on Apr 11, 2016

From a Robin Hood pamphlet

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 45 pieces

Ingredients

  • ALMOND CRUST
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • LEMON FILLING
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - icing sugar, optional

How To Make lemon almond strips

  • Step 1
    CRUST: Combine sugar, flour and ground almonds in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into a 9 X 13 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes until light golden. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    FILLING: Beat eggs, sugar and lemon juice together well.
  • Step 3
    Combine flour and baking powder; stir into eggs thoroughly. Pour over baked crust.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 degrees F. for 18 - 23 minutes, or just until set and light golden. Cool, then cut into bars. Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving, if desired.

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