Very Good Lemon Bars

A sweet cookie crust gives these lemon bars the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Ingredients

For the Crust
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
For the Filling
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 eggs
• powdered sugar
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• Instructions

• Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and butter together until a soft dough forms.
• Press the dough into a foil lined 8x8 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
• While the crust is baking, beat the filling ingredients until light and frothy.
• Pour onto the hot crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes. Remove and let cool completely. They will set up as they cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar right before serving. Makes 16 bars.