Classic Lemon Bars

I whipped up a batch of these this afternoon using the recipe from my Taste of Home Cookbook.

Thought I'd share the recipe :)

It's simple, easy, and tasty!

Classic Lemon Bars

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Yield: 9 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• FILLING:
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Confectioners' sugar

Directions

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended.
• Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.  Cut into squares. 
• Yield: 9 servings.

Let me know if you try these!