Lemon Bars

350°F

Crust:
2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, chilled

Topping:
4 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup flour
6 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
powdered sugar

For crust: mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Pat into bottom and ¼” up the sides of a buttered 9 x 13” pan.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, prepare Topping: Beat eggs slightly. In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Add to eggs. Beat well. Add lemon juice, peel, baking powder and salt. Beat until smooth. Pour over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until just set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Let cool and cut in bars
YIELD: 4 DOZEN