Special Day Lemon Bars

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350f

2. 2

   For the crust , cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment

3. 3

   Combine the flour and salt and , with the mixer on low , add to the butter until just mixed

4. 4

   Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and gather into a ball

5. 5

   Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 x 13 x 2" baking sheet , building up a 1 / 2" edge on all sides

6. 6

   Chill

7. 7

   Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes , until very lightly browned

8. 8

   Let cool on a wire rack , leaving the oven on

9. 9

   For the filling , whisk together the eggs , sugar , lemon juice , and flour , and pour into the crust

10. 10

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes more , until the filling is set

11. 11

    Let cool to room temperature

12. 12

    Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar