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Lemon Bars
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Lemon bars are always a favorite. These are so good, with shortbread and chesslike filling.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar, divided
1 cup cold butter, cut up
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
Directions:
1. Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut butter into flour with a pastry belnder until crumbly.
2. Spoon flour mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan; press into pan evenly and firmly, using fingertips. bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes, or lightly browned.
3. Combine 1/2 cup flour and baking powder; set aside. Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar, and lemon juice; beat well. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture, and pour over baked crust.
4. bake at 350F for 22 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com