Lemon Bars

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.

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