Lemon Bars

These were just perfect, not too tart and not too sweet, just PERFECT! Don't blame me if you get addicted to these bars! :D

Lemon Bars

Serves: 8-12

Ingredients:

For Base:

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter

For top:

• 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)

Instructions:

For the base:

1. 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.

For the filling:

1. beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice.
2. Sift together flour and baking powder.
3. Stir into egg mixture.
4. Pour over baked, cooled crust.
5. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
6. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
7. Cut into bars.

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