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Lemon: Lemon Bars

Source of Recipe

taste of home


Recipe Introduction

Denise Baumert, Jameson, Missouri. "Memorable family meals were complete when these tangy bars were served, my husband remembers from his childhood. that's still true today for our family. Their sweetness rounds out the meal, but the lemony flavor keeps them light. Don't expect many leftovers once family and friends taste these bars! I often make a double batch to keep on hand."

List of Ingredients

CRUST:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar

TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar


Recipe

Combine crust ingredients and pat into an 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 375¼F for 15 mintues. Meanwhile, for topping, combine sugar, eggs, flour, lemon juice, extract, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until frothy; pour over crust. Bake at 375¼F for 18-22 minutes or until light golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar. Serves 9.