LEMON BARS 
1 c. flour
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 capful lemon extract
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. flour

Cream flour, powdered sugar and butter together, spread in 8"x8" glass baking dish. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients together and pour over baked mixture. Bake 25 minutes or until custard is set. Makes 16 squares.

If you double the above ingredients, use a 9"x13" glass baking dish and bake the custard part for 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen edges when removed from oven. Cut 5 rows lengthwise and 8 rows across. Remove square to paper toweling, generously dusted with powdered sugar; dust tops also. These bars freeze beautifully, and are even delicious served frozen. The doubled amount makes 40 squares.

NOTE: I use a glaze on top instead of the powdered sugar.

3/4 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. butter

I usually use a little larger pan so the bars are not so thick and it also takes about the time indicated. The smaller pan, 8"x8", takes longer then they say.

 

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