Luscious Lemon Bars

By myangelsc86

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 5 slightly beaten eggs
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. For crust: In mixing bowl, combine the 2-1/2 cups flour and 3 tablespoons sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

2. Press into the bottom of a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until golden.

3. For filling: In medium mixing bowl, stir together eggs, the 2-1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and baking powder until combined.

4. Pour filling over the hot crust. Bake bars in a 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes more or until lightly browned around the edges and the center is set.

5. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cover; store in refrigerator.