Lemon Bars

Name: Lemon Bars
Ingredients: Crust:; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Filling:; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup lemon juice (about 5 lemons)

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Ingredients

Crust:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup lemon juice (about 5 lemons)

Directions

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