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Lemon Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/3 c of margarine or butter
1 c of sugar
1 c of all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tbsp of all-purpose flour
2 tsp of finely shredded lemon peel
3 tbsp of lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Powdered Sugar (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*F. Beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 of a cup of the sugar. Beat till combined. Beat in 1 cup of flour (gradually). Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake in the 350*F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or just till golden.
Meanwhile, combine the eggs, the remaining sugar, the 2 tbsp of flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and baking powder. Beat for 2 minutes or till thoroughly combined. Pour over hot baked layer.
Bake in the 350*F oven about 20 minutes more or till lightly browned around the edges and the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, sift powdered sugar over the top. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20 bars
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep: 15 minutes Baking: 35 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These are super yummy and very lemon.

 

 

 

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