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Lemon Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter, chilled
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 6 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp grated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

For crust, mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Pat into bottom and 1/4 inch up sides of a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Meanwhile prepare topping. Beat eggs slightly. In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add to eggs. Beat well. Add lemon juice, peel, baking powder, and salt. Beat until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer, or until just set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut into bars. Makes 4 dozen.

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