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

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add 1 cup flour. Pat dough 1/8 inch thick into 12 x 8 inch glass baking dish. Microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after 2 minutes. Cool. Mix beaten eggs, salt, sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind, 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder.

Pour mixture over crust. Microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes. Rotate dish 1/4 turn at two minute intervals. Garnish with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Serve warm. Makes 16 bars.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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