Lemon Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
4 large eggs
peel of 1 lemon, grated
confectioners sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix together 2 1/4 cups of flour, the butter and confectioners sugar in a large bowl until a soft dough forms.
Remove and press dough into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven.
Remove from oven.
Beat the sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 cup flour, the eggs and lemon peel until well mixed.
Pour over hot crust.
Return to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until set.
Cool on wire rack and cut into bars.
Center will be soft.
Dust with confectioners sugar. These freeze well.