Lemon Bars

If you are looking for a sweet, refreshing citrus inspired desert, than this is an easy delicious recipe. This is the first time my husband and I made lemon bars! The prep time and amount of ingredients is very easy for the beginner baker.

The flavors incorporated include a crisp and crumbly shortbread crust topped with a deliciously tangy lemon filling. The lemons came from my Mother n Law's lemon tree so it does not get more organic than that!

Enjoy this delicious sweet treat!

Serving Size: 36
Ingredients: STAGE ONE: THE CRUST
- 1 cup unsalted organic butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder

Ingredients: STAGE TWO: Lemon Filling
- 4 eggs
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5/8 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Powdered sugar to sprinkle on cooled lemon bars (optional, but suggested)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and Grease a 9x13 pan
2. In a medium bowl, blend together the butter, 2 cups of flour, and powdered sugar.
3. Press into the bottom of the 9x13 pan.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the pre-heated oven until firm and golden brown.
5. In another mixing bowl or stand mixer, whisk in the eggs, white sugar, flour and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
6. Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. Sprinkle sifted powder sugar on top for added display and sweetness (optional)