Sweets

Sweet and Tart Lemon Bars

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Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached or all-purpose flour,1 cup butter, very cold & cubed,1/2 cup confectioners sugar,3 large eggs,1 1/2 cups granulated sugar,1 teaspoon baking powder,1/4 teaspoon salt,1/3 cup fresh or concentrated lemon juice (approximately juice of 2 lemons),1 tablespoon lemon zest,3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
Instructions:

  1. For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the first 3 ingredients into a food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds, or until the butter is pea-sized.
  3. Pour this crust mixture into a sprayed 9″ x 13″ baking pan.
  4. Place a piece of wax paper over the mixture and press until even and firm. Tip: Cover with wax paper (to keep it off your hands) and press until even and firm.
  5. Place in a preheated 350 degrees F oven and bake for 15 minutes. Note: Crust will not be completely baked.

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