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.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Homemade Cookies Cook Book
Submitted By: Linda Roman
lrcookie@optonline.net
Lemon Bars