Sunburst Lemon Bars

Name: Sunburst Lemon Bars
Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup regular rolled oats; 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup regular rolled oats
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375*. Coat an 8x8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine 2/3 cups flour, powdered sugar and oats. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.
3

Pour topping over crust. Bake until lightly brown and center is set, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares. Dust with confectioners sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.