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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