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Luscious Lemon Bars

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  
• ½ cup powdered sugar
  
• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 4 large eggs
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
  
• ½ tsp baking powder
  
• Powdered sugar
  






Instructions



1. Combine 2 cups flour and ½ cup powdered sugar. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
   
   
2. Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining ¼ cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour batter over crust.
   
   
3. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars, and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar.
   
   Makes 2½ dozen.