BEST LOVED LEMON BARS 
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
5 tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. granulated sugar
Powdered sugar for dusting

Combine butter, salt, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 cups of the flour to make a soft dough. Press evenly into ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Meanwhile, combine eggs, lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup flour. Mix until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 25 minutes until firm. Cool. Dust with powdered sugar. Slice into 3 dozen bars.

 

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