Lemon Bars

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • For Base
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • For top
  • 4 large beaten eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    For the base mix the butter into the flour and sugar.
  2. 2
    Mix with hands until it clings together.
  3. 3
    Press into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  4. 4
    Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  5. 5
    For the filling, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice.
  6. 6
    Sift together flour and baking powder.
  7. 7
    Stir into egg mixture.
  8. 8
    Pour over baked, cooled crust.
  9. 9
    Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  11. 11
    Cut into bars.

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