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Lemon Bars
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By Southern Mom
Published on 02/29/2008
 
These lemon bars make a great lunch box treat or an after school snack. We also like them as a special treat on Sunday afternoons. The kids get them with a glass of milk and my husband and I treat ourselves to a good cup of coffee with these.

Ingredients:

  •       2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  •       1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
  •       1 cup butter or margarine
  •       1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  •       4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  •       2 cups sugar
  •       1/3 cup lemon juice
  •       Powdered sugar

Directions:

Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Firmly press mixture in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder in a small bowl; stir well. Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl; stir in flour mixture. Pour over prepared crust. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar; cut into bars.