Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups flour, divided
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 6 lemons, zested and juiced
• Garnish: confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a large bowl, beat butter with a mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add 2 cups flour, confectioners’ sugar, and salt, beating at medium-low speed until combined. Firmly press mixture into bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan.

3. Bake until lightly golden, 15-20 minutes.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest and juice, and remaining 1/2 cup flour until frothy. Pour over prepared crust.

5. Bake until lightly golden, 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan before cutting into bars. Garnish with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

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