Sunburst Lemon Bars

Bursting with a sweet but tart lemony flavor, these gorgeous and refreshing bars have plenty of pizzazz.

• Ready In: 31 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour, plus
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  regular rolled oats
• 7  tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 2  large eggs
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
•  confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375*. Coat an 8x8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine 2/3 cups flour, powdered sugar and oats. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into flour mixture until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.
3. Pour topping over crust. Bake until lightly brown and center is set, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares. Dust with confectioners sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.