Monday, February 15, 2010

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars
Recipe from Taste of Home cookbook

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. flour

filling:
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
Powdered sugar

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended. Press into an ungreased 8 in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, for filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.

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