Lemon Bars

When I say these are the BEST lemon bars.. I am dead serious. To be honest, I am not really a lemon person. I love lemons in my tea but as far as lemon flavored items go.. I am not a fan. That being said, I CRAVE THESE LEMON BARS. You eat one and then another and then you look down and the dish is empty. I first was introduced to this recipe in high school and it's been a staple ever since. I made lemon bars for my book club and all my friends loved them. Don't hesitate making these. They are inexpensive and so good.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 cups of all purpose flour

• 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)

• 2 sticks of softened butter

Filling:

• 4 eggs

• 2 cups of sugar

• 3 lemons to make 1/4 cup of fresh juice

• 4 TBS of all purpose flour

• 1 TBS of lemon zest from the peel

• Confectioners sugar to dust on top when finished

Directions:

Crust first

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Soften the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds

3. Combine butter, 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix well until the dough is formed.

4. Place the dough in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Even pat it out into one layer.

Bake for 18-20 min.

Filling:

While the dough is baking make the filling.

1. Combine 4 eggs into the mixer and mix on low for 5-7 seconds.

2. Add the sugar, 4 TBS of flour, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1 TBS of lemon zest and mix well.