Luscious Lemon Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease 9 x 13 baking pan, set aside.
3. 3
   In a bowl (or food processor) mix flour, butter, powdered sugar and salt until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Press mixture evenly into prepared baking pan.
5. 5
   Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. 6
   In a large bowl whisk eggs.
7. 7
   In another bowl stir together sugar, flour and baking powder.
8. 8
   Gradually whisk sugar mixture into beaten eggs.
9. 9
   Whisk in lemon juice and vanilla.
10. 10
    Pour lemon mixture over hot baked crust.
11. 11
    Bake 20-25 minutes or until top and sides are lightly browned.
12. 12
    Once cool, cut into bars or squares using a long wet knife.
13. 13
    Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar.