Thursday, July 22, 2010

Luscious Lemon Bars

I love bar desserts because they are finger foods, but can also be elegant. Thus enter lemon bars.

Luscious Lemon Bars
From Southern Living

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 tsp baking powder
Powdered sugar for topping

Preparation:
1. Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

2. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

4. Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups granulated sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour batter over crust.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars, and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar.

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