Tangy Lemon Bars

CRUST:

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar

FILLING:

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder

GLAZE:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
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• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In mixing bowl combine crust ingredients. Mix at medium speed until well mixed and particles are fine, 2 to 3 minutes. Pat into ungreased 13x9x2" pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until very light brown at edges.

Meanwhile, in same bowl combine eggs, sugar, lemon peel, salt and lemon juice. Blend on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until well blended. Add flour and baking powder; blend well. Pour filling onto hot crust; return to oven and bake 23 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Glaze when completely cool.

GLAZE: In mixing bowl combine all glaze ingredients; blend on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Delicious!

By J.Sorensen