Lemon Bars
(from redmed2000’s recipe box)
Source: Penzey's
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 24 people
Categories: dessert
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 2/3 c powdered sugar
- 3/4 c cold butter
- 2 - 3 Tbsp fresh lemon zest or 2 tsp minced dried lemon peel
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 4 Tbsp flour
- 1/4-1/3 c lemon juice (juice of 2 large lemons)
- 1 tsp powdered lemon peel
- 1 - 1 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 - 1/3 c powdered sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325F
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar and lemon zest. Cut in the butter and mix with a pastry blender or 2 forks until crumbly.
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Press into a lightly greased 9 × 13in pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 325F.
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While the crust bakes, in a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
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Add sugar and flour. Add the lemon juice, powdered lemon peel and lemon extract, mix well.
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Remove the crust from the oven and pour on the topping. Increase the heat to 350F. Return the pan to the oven for 15 more minutes.
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When completely cooled, cut and sprinkle with powdered sugar for serving.