Lemon Square Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar. Blend in the melted butter and vanilla essence.
2. 2
   Press the soft dough with the palm of your hand into the bottom of the greased 9x13 inch pan.
3. 3
   Bake the dough in the preheated oven at 170 C for 15 minutes, or until golden.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs until light.
5. 5
   Combine the sugar, baking powder and 1/4 cup of flour so there will be no flour lumps.
6. 6
   Stir the sugar mixture into the eggs.
7. 7
   Stir in the lemon juice and lemon rind. Pour over the prepared crust and return to the oven.
8. 8
   Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until bars are set.
9. 9
   Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.