Light Lemon Bars - nonstick cooking spray

Method

• Spray an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray; set pan aside.
• In a small mixing bowl combine 3/4 cup flour and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
• Cut in margarine until crumbly.
• Pat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in the same bowl combine egg and egg white.
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy.
• Add 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, water, and baking powder.
• Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Pour mixture over baked layer in pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until edges are light brown and center is set.
• Cool in pan on a wire rack.
• Sift powdered sugar over top.
• Cut into bars.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Makes 16 bars.