Lemon Bars

Here is another recipe from my favorite Betty Crocker Cookbook (circa 1978). It is a tried and true favorite. They made a lovely ending to a lunch of salad, carrot-broccoli soup, wheat bread and conversation with a dear friend.

Begin the lemon bars preheating oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl mix:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup confectioners sugar

until it holds together. Press mixture into an 8x8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

While the cookie base is baking beat

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over hot crust. Bake about 25 minutes longer or just until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Cool, cut in squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.