classic lemon bars

Name: Classic Lemon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; ## FILLING:; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder; - confectioners' sugar, for dusting top

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43 Pinches

Deanna Rodgers

Brighton, TN

Updated on Jul 29, 2013

These are very good and easy. They can be ready in an hour or less.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
FILLING:
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting top

How To Make classic lemon bars

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

In a small bowl cream butter and sugar; gradually add flour. Press into an Ungreased 8x8 baking dish. Bake 12 minutes. Cool slightly.
Step 3

While crust is baking, in small bowl beat eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until frothy. Pour over warm crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut while slightly warm.
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