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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are delicious lemony bars baked in a pie plate and cut into wedges. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream for a special easy to make dessert. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup powdered sugar |
1 cup flour |
3 eggs |
1 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In food processor, process butter, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1 cup flour for 10 seconds.
3. (Can also be done by hand with a pastry blender) Pat dough evenly into a butter greased 9 round pie plate.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, combine eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of flour and mix until smooth.
6. Pour mixture over hot crust and bake 15 minutes more or until slightly firm (do not overbake).
7. Let cool completely in pan.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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