Lemon Bars

Ingredients

For base:

• 2 cups (16 oz) sifted flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter

For top:

• 4 large beaten eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)

Helpful tools:

• Large bowl
• Bar pan
• Whisk
• Measuring cups (1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 teaspoon)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F (176C).
2. Mix the butter, flour, and powdered sugar with hands until it clings together.
3. Press mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Beat together eggs, sugar, and lemon juice.
6. Sift together flour and baking powder.
7. Stir into egg mixture.
8. Pour over baked, cooled crust.
9. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
10. When removing from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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