Lemon Bars

By hmorris31

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Cups flour, divided
• 3/4 Cup powdered sugar, divided
• 1 Cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1/2 Tsp baking powder
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 Cups sugar
• 1/3 Cup lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal
Spoon flour mixture into 9x13" baking pan, press into pan evenly and firmly using fingertips
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned
Combine 1/2 cup flour and baking powder, set aside
Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar and lemon juice, beat well
Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture and pour over baked crust
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until lightly brown and set aside
Cool on wire rack
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and cut into bars