DECADENT CRUST LEMON BARS

Decadent Crust Lemon Bars image

Provided by Dancer

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, chilled
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar

Steps:

For crust, mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Pat into bottom and 1/4-inch up sides of a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile prepare topping. Beat eggs slightly.
In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add to eggs. Beat well.
Add lemon juice, peel, baking powder, and salt. Beat until smooth.
Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes longer, or until just set.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 143.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.1, Protein 2.4

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