LEMON BARS
Another longtime favorite, based on a recipe of Grandma Jackie's
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, bar cookies, desserts
INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST:
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter
INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING:
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh is best
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CRUST:
Sift together flour and sugar.
Cut in butter until mixture is lumpy.
Press into 9x13 oblong pan and bake 15-20 minutes (until golden brown).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING:
Beat eggs, sugar and lemon juice together. After sifting flour and baking powder together, stir it into egg mixture.
Pour over crust and put back into oven for 25-35 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar (though a sieve or sifter).
Cool and cut into bars.
Makes 20 squares
Preheat oven to 350° F