Luscious Lemon Bars

This was my first attempt at lemon bars. And only the second time I'd ever had them. I liked them, and they seemed to go over well at Jonathan's game night with his friends (there's a lonely one still sitting on the plate today, which I will happily have later on with my afternoon coffee).

They could not have been easier to make, so I have a feeling they will be a go-to when I'm having a craving for something sweet and have some lemons in the house.

Luscious Lemon Bars
Courtesy of Southern Living



2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Powdered sugar

Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour batter over crust.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars, and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar.