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Luscious Lemon Bars
Bake: 20 mins at 350°F
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
Directions
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. Makes 48 bars.
