I'm anxiously watching over our little lemon tree. There are a good many large lemons hanging from it's branches and I'm hoping they all turn a beautiful yellow and come to maturity. I'm craving something lemon and can think of no better way to enjoy fresh lemons than with lemon bars. Everyone has their favorite recipe for this dessert. This is mine. I include the lemon extract because I have found that the combination of both the fresh lemon juice and the extract really brings out the flavor.
Old-Fashioned Lemon Bars
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sifted confectioners sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners sugar for sprinkling
Stir together one cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners sugar. Cut in butter till mixture clings together. Pat into ungreased 8x8x2-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
In mixer bowl, beat eggs; add sugar, peel and juice. Beat till slightly thick and smooth, 8-10 minutes. Stir together 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture. Blend just until all moistened. Pour over baked layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Sift sugar over top. Cool; cut into bars.
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