Recipe: Lemon Bars

This recipe is a classic! As well as a favorite mention in many books and movies about stopping by Granny so-and-so's for Lemon Bars... but they're right. Don't need to be a granny to make this slightly-tart, sunny treat!

What you need:

Crust:
~ 1/2 cup butter, softened
~ 1/4 cup sugar
~ 1 cup all-purpose flour

Filling:
~ 3/4 cup of sugar
~ 2 eggs
~ 3 Tbs. Lemon Juice
~ 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
~ 1/4 tsp. baking powder
~ 1 Tbs. lemon zest

~ 8 inch square pan
~ confectioners sugar

What you do:

~ In stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended.

~ Press into an ungreased pan. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.

~ For filling, in electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until frothy. Pour over crust.
~ Bake for 10-15 minutes until set and lightly brown. Cool and place in refrigerator. Cut into squares, shake confectioners sugar, and enjoy!