Louise's Luscious Lemon Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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One of those old-fashioned treats that brings back wonderful childhood memories. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1 cup butter (2 sticks) or 1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks) |
4 large eggs |
2 cups sugar |
1/3 cup lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
2. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives used scissor-fashion until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13 x9 pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. 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 over crust.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool COMPLETELY on a wire rack. Cut into bars, and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar.
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