Lemon – Butter Bars

Allison Whiting

Crust:
1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
½ cup butter or margarine, melted

Filling:
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoon lemon juice
Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350º F. In small mixer bowl combine all crust ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly (2-3 minutes). Press on bottom of 8-inch square greased pan (Double this recipe for a 9 × 13-inch pan). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are lightly brown. Meanwhile, in a small mixer bowl combine all filling ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Pour filling over hot crust. Continue baking for 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool.