Rich Lemon Bars
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 c. plus 3 T. unsifted flour
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
3/4 c. cold butter or margarine
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. lemon juice
confectioners' sugar
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly great a 9X13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
In medium bowl: combine 1 1/2 c. flour and 1/2 confectioners' sugar; cut into margarine until crumbly. Press onto bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl: combine eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice and remaining 3 T. flour; mix well. Pour over baked crust; bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Store covered in refrigerator.
Variations:
Lemon Pecan Bars: Omit 3 T. flour in lemon mixture. Sprinkle 3/4 c. finely chopped pecans over top of lemon mixture. Bake as above.
Lemon Coconut Bars: Omit 3 T. flour in lemon mixture. Sprinkle 3/4 c. flaked coconut over top of lemon mixture. Bake as above.
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