CLASSIC LEMON BARS

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Taste of Home's Gifts from the Country Kitchen Cookbook p. 78.

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Ingredients

  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Directions
  • ●In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended.
  • ●Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • ●For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
  • ●Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • ●Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Preparation

Step 1

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 250 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

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