| | Lemon Bars 1/3 cup of margarine or butter
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of all purpose flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of finely shredded lemon peel
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
Powdered sugar, optional |
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Beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup of the sugar. Beat until combined. Beat in the 1 cup flour until crumbly. Press into bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Bake in a 350ºF. oven for 15 to 18 minutes or just until golden. Meanwhile, combine the eggs, the remaining sugar, the 2 tablespoons of flour, lemon peel, juice, and baking powder. Beat for 2 minutes or until thoroughly combined. Pour over hot baked layer. Bake in a 350ºF. oven for about 20 minutes more or until lightly browned around the edge and the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, sift powdered sugar over top. Cut into bars. Makes 20
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