Lemon Bars
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Memorable family meals were complete when these tangy bars were served, my husband remembers from his childhood. That's still true today for our family. Their sweetness rounds out the meal, but the lemony flavor keeps them light. Don't expect many leftovers once family and friends taste these bars!
SERVINGS: 9
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
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
Directions:
Combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; pat into an 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, flour, lemon juice, extract, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until frothy; pour over crust.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 9 servings.