Lemon Bars

Lemon bars were a popular dessert in our house when I was growing up. They're also great for summertime because they're light and have just enough lemon! These lemon bars are so easy to make - which is GREAT, because everyone eats them so fast that you'll probably have to make more!!

Lemon Bars

Crust:

2 cups flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup butter

Mix flour & powdered sugar together.

Cut butter into flour & sugar mixture - I just cut the butter into chunks, then used two forks until crumbly.

Don't worry: the mixture is supposed to be lumpy!

Press into 9x13 pan and bake at 350º for 20 minutes.

Filling:

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

5 Tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 Tablespoons lemon rind {optional, but adds more flavor}

pinch of salt

While crust is baking, mix the together 4 eggs and 2 cups of sugar.

Mix well with a whisk or hand mixer until it's light in color.

Set aside and mix the dry ingredients together.

Add in lemon juice and egg/sugar mixture and mix well.

Pour filling over hot crust {right after it comes out of the oven is best}.

Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into bars and serve!

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