lemon bars

​An easy to bake snack with a sweet and slightly tart taste.

Goes well with coffee or tea.

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• Ingredients:
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups sugar 
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Grated lemon rind of 2 lemons (important for nice lemon flavor)

Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients until reasonably 
   smooth and pack into a 9x13 inch greased pan.
   Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees but do
   not brown.
2. While crust is baking, prepare topping by 
    combining the last 6 ingredients. Pour over
    bottom crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes at
    350 degrees.
3. Sift powdered sugar over top while still warm.
    Cut into squares. Let cool before removing from 
​    pan.