Lemon Bars

My neighbor "Griff" who cooks as a hobby and "duty" shared these delicious bars with us last week. Prolific lemon trees in the neighborhood make the fruit so plentiful for everyone. You won't be disappointed with this recipe from a 1999 edition of the annual collection of Southern Living recipes.

Lemon Bars

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup confectioners sugar

3/4 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

confectioners sugar

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Combine 2 cups flour with 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in 3/4 cup butter till crumbly. Press firmly and even with fingers in 13 x 9 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until evenly browned.

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Combine 1/2 cup flour with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, set aside. Combine eggs, sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice. Stir in flour mixture. Pour over prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on wire rack. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, cut into bars. Yield 2 dozen.