Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Topping

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Confectioners’ sugar

Steps

1. Combine the crust ingredients and pat into an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for the topping, combine the sugar, eggs, flour, lemon juice, extract, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until frothy; pour over the crust.
4. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until light golden brown.
5. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Notes

Yield: 9 servings.

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