Classic Lemon Bars

Name: Classic Lemon Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Confectioners' sugar

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended.
2

Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
3

For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
4

Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.