Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Instructions

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   Cookie Layer: 1 cup all-pur pose our � cup butter, softened � cup confectioners' sugar Filling Layer: 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-pur pose our � teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Additional confectioners' sugar In a bowl, combine the our, butter and confectioners' sugar.

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   Pat into an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.

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   Bake at 350� for 20 minutes.

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   For lling, in a small bowl, beat eggs.

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   Add the sugar, our, baking powder, lemon juice and zest.

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   Beat until frothy.

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   Pour over the crust.

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   Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown.

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   Cool on a wire rack.

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    Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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    Cut into bars.