Mom’s Lemon Bars

Source: My Mom

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Servings: 9

Total time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar + more for dusting
• 1 cup flour + 2 Tbsp (divided)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• Zest from ½ lemon

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Stir in the flour until combined.
• Press the flour mixture into an 8×8 pan and bake for 15 minutes.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then stir in the sugar, 2 Tbsp flour, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Mix well.
• Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and bake for 15-20 minutes, until middle is set and edges start to brown.
• Sift powdered sugar on top and allow to cool before serving.