Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are an old-fashioned favorite! It had been years since I had eaten these, remembering them from family reunions and church potlucks. Just as easy as using one of those mixes and so tasty! The crust is a delicious crisp shortbread-like texture and the ooey-gooey lemon bar will hit all your taste buds at the same time! Rich, sweet, and sour...these are not just ordinary cookies! These will become one of your family's favorites.

Lemon Bars

Yield: 2 dozen   *   Prep Time: 15 minutes   *   Bake Time 55 to 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• ½ cup sifted powdered sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ tsp grated lemon rind
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• Powdered sugar

Directions

1. Combine 2 cups flour and ½ cup powdered sugar; cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-inch pan, press firmly and evenly into pan, using fingertips.
2. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
3. Combine remaining ½ cup flour and baking powder, set aside. Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice, stir in flour mixture. Pour over prepared crust.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, cut into bars.

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