Classic Lemon Bars

Name: Classic Lemon Bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Confectioners' sugar

Anna Wright @cook_22878561

Recipe from Best of Country Brownies and Bars.

Anna Wright @cook_22878561

Recipe from Best of Country Brownies and Bars.

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Ingredients

1/2 cupbutter, softened
1/4 cupsugar
1 cupall-purpose flour
Filling
2eggs
3/4 cupsugar
3 tablespoonslemon juice
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoonbaking powder
Topping
Confectioners' sugar

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Steps

1

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually add flour.
2

Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish.
3

Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool slightly.
4

Meanwhile, in another small mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour, and baking powder until frothy.
5

Pour over warm crust.
6

Bake for 15-20 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
7

Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into bars.