Saturday, April 7, 2012

Lemon Bars

2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. sifted powdered sugar
1 C. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 C. plus 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh is better)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 C. sifted powdered sugar and raspberries for garnish, if desired

Combine first 4 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Pat mixture into a greased 9 X 13 in. baking dish. Bake at 350 for 18 min. or until golden.
Combine 2 C. sugar and cornstarch. Add eggs and next 3 ingredients; beat well. Pour mixture over crust. Bake at 350 for 20-25 min. or until set. Cool completely. Chill well.
Sift 1/4 C. powered sugar over top. Cut into bars. Garnish if desired.

Luscious Lemon Bars Recipe

1 comment:

  1. These are always a hit! One of my favorites all spring and summer!

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