SCOTT'S LEMON BARS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Scott's Lemon Bars image

My brother loves to cook! He gave me this recipe many years ago and its still a favorite- zesty and rich, definitely not for a diet!

Provided by kathy pagan @kathyqp

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound(s) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) flour
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
6 - extra large eggs, room temperature
3 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) lemon zest
1 cup(s) lemon juice
1 cup(s) flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Make crust: cream 1/2 lb butter and 1/2 c sugar, 2 c flour and salt. Shape into a ball and press into 9x13x2" pan and 1/2" up sides. Chill 15 mins, then bake 15-20 mins til light brown.
  • Make filling: whisk 6 eggs, 3c sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Pour over crust and bake 30-35 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

There are no comments yet!