Lemon Bars
Submitted by Sue Lowes on Jul 12, 2011

Lemony bars with pudding like filling.

Servings:
Group

Complexity:   
Easy

Total Time:
1 hour

Ingredients:
2 cups flour, plus 4 tablespoons all -purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Combine 2 cups flour with butter and confectioners' sugar in a 13-by-9 inch baking pan. Mix together with a fork and press firmly into bottom of pan.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until lightly done but not browned.
4. Beat eggs with a mixer. Add sugar; blend well. Add lemon juice and lemon rind; beat well. Add baking powder and remaining flour; beat well. Pour over hot crust; do not let it cool. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle top with additional confectioners sugar. Makes 24 bars.