Lemon Bars Recipe

  American Cookie

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon shredded lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Powdered sugar

Directions:
Stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; cut in butter till mixture clings together. Pat into ungreased 8x8x2" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
In mixer bowl beat eggs; add granulated sugar, lemon peel, and juice. Beat till slightly thick and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir together 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture. Blend just till all is moistened. Pour over baked layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Sift powdered sugar over top. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 20.

Lemon Bars
 

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