Lemon Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cup flour
Filling
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 6 tbl lemon juice
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Mix crust and press into 9x13” baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 20 min.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl beat eggs until light.
- Gradually add sugar beat until mixture is thick and lemon-colored.
- Add lemon zest, juice, and remaining 1/3 c. flour, and baking powder.
- Pour lemon mixture over baked crust and return to oven, bake for 15 to 20 min, or until topping is pale golden.
- Place on a rack to cool. While still warm sift powdered sugar lightly over top.
- Cut in 2 ½ in. bars. Store in airtight container.