Simple Lemon Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• Crust
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Filling
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Details

Adapted from familycircle.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.

Crust:
2. In large bowl, blend butter, confectioners sugar and salt until well combined and smooth. Stir in flour until blended. Scrape into prepared baking pan and press evenly into the bottom.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.

Filling:
4. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, flour, eggs and lemon juice until completely smooth. Pour over crust.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until no imprint remains in filling when lightly touched in center. Remove from oven to wire rack and cool completely. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar. Cut into 24 bars and serve.