Lemon bars

By KEM77

These are delicious!

Ingredients

• CRUST
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter, chilled
• TOPPING
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar

Details

Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. For crust, mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.

2. Pat into bottom and 1/4-inch up sides of a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

3. Meanwhile prepare topping. Beat eggs slightly.

4. In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add to eggs. Beat well.

5. Add lemon juice, peel, baking powder, and salt. Beat until smooth.

6. Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes longer, or until just set.

7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut into bars.

My variations: halve the butter in the crust. Double the topping and go heavy on the lemon juice.