Lion House Lemon Bars

Servings: Makes 1 dozen bars

 
Ingredients
CRUST:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup flour
• pinch salt
• LEMON LAYER:
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 T. lemon juice
• 2 T. flour
• Lemon Zest, half a lemon
Steps
Preheat oven to 325 degrees, in a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar. Mix in 1 cup of the flour. Spread in an 8×8-inch pan and bake 15 to 20 minutes. While crust is baking, prepare the lemon layer. Beat eggs slightly. Add sugar, remaining flour, lemon juice, and rind. Mix well and pour over hot crust. Bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes, or until the center is set.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar. Cool slightly before cutting into bars.


Note: This recipe may be double and baked in jelly roll, 10x15 inch pan.