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Brenda's Lemon Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup cold butter, cubed
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and remaining flour until frothy. Pour over warm crust.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Dust with remaining confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 199 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Brenda's Lemon Bars in Country Woman May 2007, p6

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2012 by dfeilmeier

These are absolutely the best lemon bars I have ever made. They stayed together and have such an additive flavor. I would definitely make again....even my husband said they were the best!