Lemon Bars

This is my all time favorite, go to recipe for lemon bars. I have made them several times, and they turn out every time. This recipe comes from my Southern Living: The best recipes of 30 years, cookbook. This book is right up at the top of my favorites. I would highly recommend adding it to your bookshelf.

This bar has a shortbread crust, gooey lemony center, and a thin, crisp topping. It is not so tart that it makes you pucker, but tart enough with the sweetness. Just perfect for that girls luncheon, or just a pan for yourself!

Lemon Bars
From: Southern Living

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar, divided
1 cup cold butter or margarine, cut up
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Spoon flour mixture into a 9x13 inch pan; press into pan evenly and firmly, using fingertips. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine 1/2 cup flour and baking powder; set aside. Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar, and lemon juice; beat well. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture, and pour over baked crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and cut into bars.