Thursday, December 1, 2011

Mom's Famous Lemon Bars! :)

This recipe has been around my family for many years! My mom would make these for my brother and I when we were younger.  They make excellent party treats and great, sweet desserts!  Love you mom!

1 C (1/2 lb) butter/margarine, softened

1/2 C powered sugar

2 1/3 C
 all-purpose flour

4 eggs

2 C granulated sugar

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (real Lemon)

6 Tablespoons lemon juice (real lemon)

1 teaspoon baking power

powered sugar

  In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter, the 1/2 C powered sugar until creamy. beat in 2 C of the flour. blending thoroughly. spread mixture evenly over bottom of well-greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.  bake at a 350 degree oven for 20 min.

  meanwhile, in a small bowl of mixer, beat eggs until light.  gradually add granulated sugar, beating until mixture is thick and lemon-colored. add lemon peel, lemon juice, and remaining 1/3 C flour and baking power. beat until smooth and well combined.

  Pour lemon mixture over baked crust and return to oven.  bake for 15-20 minutes or until topping is pale golden. place on a rack to cool, while still warm, sift powered sugar lightly over top.

to serve, cut into bars about 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.

store air tight

makes about 20

IMPORTANT

**recipe will vary in baking time depending on oven.**
**watch closely, don't over or under cook**
**beaten eggs must be light and fluffy for meringue to rise**

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