Lemon Bars

By cprzybyl

Don't blame me if you get addicted to these bars!

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 4 large beaten eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1 For the base mix the butter into the flour and sugar.

2 Mix with hands until it clings together.

3 Press into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

4 Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

5 For the filling, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice.

6 Sift together flour and baking powder.

7 Stir into egg mixture.

8 Pour over baked, cooled crust.

9 Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

10 Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

11 Cut into bars.