Saturday, October 20, 2012

Lemon Bars


I *heart* lemon desserts and these lemon bars are an all-time favorite of mine. Caution: Choking hazard! Do not inhale while biting into these...(they're worth the risk though)

Ingredients and Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 (175 C)
Crust~
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
1. blend together with a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
2. press into a 9 x 13 pan.
3. bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes

Filling~
  • 4-5  large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup lemon juice squeezed from fresh lemons (2-4 lemons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup flour
1. with an electric mixer, beat together eggs, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. add baking powder and flour
3. pour into baked crust and bake 25 minutes longer
4. remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar. once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar again.

cool completely before cutting into small squares and serve at room temperature