DESSERTS


Dani's Lemon Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 eggs beaten lightly
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • Powdered sugar
Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Grease a 13/9/2-inch baking pan. In a bowl combine the 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, lemon juice and milk. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes more or until center is set.

Cool completely in a pan on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Cover and store in fri


 
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