LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS

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This is from Southern Living - I increased the lemon from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup. It might just be the type of lemons that grow on my tree - but they just weren't quite tangy enough til I made that change. Everyone LOVES these.

Provided by lindieb

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups flour (divided)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice (I use fresh)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, or til lightly browned.
  • whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour batter over crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or til set. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar. (I use a sifter). Cut into squares. Store in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 74, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 19.3, Protein 2.4

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