Lemon Bars I

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    To make Bottom Layer: Mix one cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Melt the butter and stir into flour mixture.
  3. 3
    Press flat and even into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    While baking, make the top layer: Mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the baking powder.
  5. 5
    Beat eggs and add to mixture, stirring well. Add lemon juice and rind, mix again.
  6. 6
    Pour over bottom layer; Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool a little, cut into squares while warm; dust with confectioners sugar.

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