This is a really easy recipe that my mom made before the lemon bar 'rage' was on! Thick-skinned lemons work the best. I suggest using real butter and eggs, I've tried using eggbeaters--nowhere near as good!
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup butter , softened
- 4 eggs
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 0.5 cups lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix 2 cups of flour and confectioner's sugar together. Cut in the butter or margarine. Mix well until the dough resembles pie dough consistency. Press the dough into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Beat together eggs, sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and lemon rind for at least 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
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Bake the bars another 20 minutes, or until the lemon topping has set. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when cooled.
Nutrition Facts
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