powdered sugar dusted lemon bars

Name: Powdered Sugar Dusted Lemon Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter (one stick); 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup(s) grandulated sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest, grated (make sure to only use the yellow skin of the lemon, not the white); 2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder; - powdered sugar for dusting

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Janet Scott

Wittmann, AZ

Updated on Dec 2, 2012

I love lemon, everything with lemon....lemon pie, lemon cake, Key lime pie. I don't remember where I got this recipe but have been making them for so many years...can't remember how long. My motto: If it works don't fix it! LOL Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield Depends if you share!

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (one stick)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup grandulated sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (make sure to only use the yellow skin of the lemon, not the white)
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- powdered sugar for dusting

How To Make powdered sugar dusted lemon bars

Step 1

preheat oven at 350 degrees Have your pan available: 8x8x2

Step 2

In a medium size bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. using a fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly yet soft.
Step 3

Put into a lightly sprayed baking pan pressing down firmly. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 4

In the same mixing bowl beat eggs with your mixer then add granulated sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. <----Beat until slightly thick and smooth. About 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 5

In a separate bowl "stir" together 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder until combined. Add to egg mixture and blend until all is moistened. Make sure to get all the yummy lemon zest off your beaters and back in the bowl!
Step 6

Pour over baked layer and place back into your oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 7

Sift powdered sugar on top until well coated. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. <--- this is just out of the oven before the powdered sugar.
Step 8

Enjoy!
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