BRENDA'S LEMON BARS

Brenda's Lemon Bars image

"I love to bake, and these lemon bars rank among my most-often requested recipes," Brenda says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.