Time Life Lemon Bars
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:13pm

Ingredients




2/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup regular rolled oats
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled & cut into small pieces
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
confectioners’ sugar for garnish

Preparation

1 Preheat oven 375 degrees: 2 Grease 8 x 8 inch square baking pan. 3 In medium bowl, combine flour, confectioners’ sugar and oats.  Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into 2/3 cup flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.  Press into bottom of prepared pan.  Bake for 8 minutes.  Remove from oven. 4 Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until light and foamy, about 2 minutes.  Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder.  Mix until smooth.  Stir in lemon zest. 5 Pour topping over crust.  Bake until lightly browned and center is set, about 15 minutes.  Cool completely.  Cut into 16 squares.  Dust with confectioners’ sugar. 6 Refrigerate until ready to serve.

About


This recipe is surprisingly simple and so delicious….and such a treat for all you lemon lovers!
Enjoy!
Adapted From Time Life Cooking Index Cards