Mom's Lemon Bars

Submitted by IAcupcake

"These are so good! I usually add 6 T lemon juice. Found this in a magazine, but don't remember which one."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 Pan

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 5 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• sifted powdered sugar (to garnish)

directions

1. Mix the flour and sugar, cut in the butter until it's crumbly.
2. Press into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
3. For the filling, mix the rest of the ingredients except the powdered sugar until combined. Pour over hot crust and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges and center is set.
4. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cover and store in the refrigerator.