Lemon Pie Bars

Almost everyone loves lemon bars, and I have tried recipe after recipe looking for that perfect lemon bar. A few years ago, while dabbling in the kitchen, I combined a couple of different recipes and Voila! Lemon Pie and Lemon Bars had a baby and here it is. Just yummy!! Now, if you personally think there is to much crust, double the filling , which is what I do. However, some folks prefer more crust, and if that's the case leave the recipe as is. It's a functional recipe, give it a try and adapt it to your taste according to which you like best more filling/less crust ..... plenty of crust and just enough filling. Enjoy! - Miss Rachel




 Lemon Pie Bars

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . Mix 2 cups of flour and confectioner's sugar together. Cut in the butter or margarine. Mix well until the dough resembles pie dough consistency. Press the dough into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Beat together eggs, sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and lemon rind for at least 1 minute. Pour the mixture over the baked crust. Bake the bars another 20 minutes, or until the lemon topping has set. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar when cooled.

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