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Lemon Bars

I always make these for company
or potlucks. It's a pretty standard
recipe, but I've increased the
amount of lemon juice which
makes the cookies much tastier.
I've also added chopped nuts to
the cookie crust. Lemon Bars are
always a big hit.

Preheat oven to 350.

To make the crust, in a bowl, mix:

2 c. flour
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. melted butter

  • Use a fork (actually, your fingers work better) and mix this all together to make heavy, very flaky dough.

  • With a spoon (actually, your fingers work better), press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x12 pan. It should be about 1/4-1/2" thick.

  • Optional: Press chopped nuts onto the dough for a crunchier cookie. I've used chopped walnuts, almonds, and even macadamia nuts. You can also used chocolate chips, but only if you love the taste of chocolate and lemon together (I don't). Vanilla chips work, and so do certain dried fruits especially if you're going for a certain holiday touch.

==> Bake the crust for about 20 minutes. It's done when the top is slightly browned.

While the crust is baking, make the lemon curd. In a bowl, whisk together:

2 c. granulated sugar
1 t. baking powder
4 eggs
1 c. lemon juic (fresh or bottled)

  • When the crust is done, immediately remove the pan from the oven and pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust.

==> Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes. Shake the pan a little. If the mixture is still liquidish, continue baking until the curd is solid and slightly browned. Make sure not to let it get burnt.

  • Remove from oven and let the pan sit until the bottom of the pan is cool to the touch.

  • Dust the top of the cookies with powdered sugar (the cookies will have to be cool enough at this point so the sugar doesn't melt).

  • With a sharp knife, cut into squares, remove from pan and place on a plate or serving dish. Or you can leave it all in the pan and just cut at much at a time as you want.

* An alternative is to make this in a spring-form pan like a lemon pie, and top with whipped cream instead of the powdered sugar.

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