Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars
Simple to make, and always a big hit at family gatherings.

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8” × 8” × 2” pan.
3. Mix together flour and confectioners’ sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour
mixture until coarse crumbs form.
4. Pat crumb mixture into prepared pan.
5. Bake crust until golden, approximately 10–12 minutes. Set aside.
6. In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs with sugar and lemon juice. Beat until thickened.
7. Beat in flour and baking powder.
8. Pour batter over prepared crust.
9. Return pan to oven; bake lemon bars until set, approximately 20–25 minutes.
10. Transfer pan to wire rack and let cool.
11. Sift confectioners’ sugar over top and let cool. Cut into 1” squares.