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Lemon Bars

Patricia Blair / Lion House Recipes Desserts

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine - softened
  • 1/4 cup powdere sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 egggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • lemon zest of 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. CRUST: Cream butter and sugar; add 1 cup flour.
  2. Spread in an 8x8 pan and bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes.
  3. While crust is baking prepare next layer.
  4. FILLING: Beat eggs slightly and add sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest.
  5. Mix well and our over hot crust after it comes from oven.
  6. Now bake for 15 -20 minutes at 325°.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle and sifted powder sugar.
  8. Cool slightly before cutting.