Luscious Lemon Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 1/4 cups flour (divided)
    1/2 cup powdered sugar
    1 cup butter
    4 large eggs
    2 cups sugar
    1/2 cup lemon juice (I use fresh)
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    powdered sugar
Preparation
    Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
    Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
    Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, or til lightly browned.
    whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in 2 cups sugar and lemon juice. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; whisk into egg mixture. Pour batter over crust.
    Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or til set. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars and sprinkle evenly with additional powdered sugar. (I use a sifter). Cut into squares. Store in fridge.

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