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Lemon Bars

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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Lemon Bars cont.

Orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches), optional

In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar;
press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for
15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a large bowl,
beat the sugar, eggs, flour, lemon juice, extract, baking powder and
salt until frothy; pour over crust. Bake for 18-22 minutes or
until light golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Sprinkle
with orange peel strips if desired.

Yield: 9 servings.