Scrumptious Lemon Bars

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

24 bars

Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , divided
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine , softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

  2. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly.

  3. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13×9 inch pan.

  4. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

  5. Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice.

  6. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture; pour batter over crust.

  7. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until set.

  8. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

  9. Cut into bars, and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar.

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