1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon zest

In large mixing bowl mix first 3 ingredients using pastry blender. Spread mixture on bottom of 9 inch square pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

While crust is baking combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest in large mixing bowl. Spread lemon mixture over baked crust and return to oven 25 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool in pan. Frost with lemon icing. Cut into 1 x 1 1/2 bars. Makes 3 dozen.

LEMON ICING:

1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. water

Mix in small bowl, blend thoroughly and spread thinly over cooled lemon bars.