Lemon Bars

Sorry, for not posting for a bit. Life and work have been a bit hectic. So awhile back I said I would post the recipe for lemon bars, that are oh, so delicious, and here it is! This is one of my favorite treats. My mom made them this way when I was growing up and I recently saw on Pinterest someone added the zest of the lemon to the crust. It makes it even better.

Makes 24

Around 160 calories

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 1/2 cups flour

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp lemon zest

1/2 cup butter (room temperature)

Filling:

4 eggs

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 cup lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Use a 8X11 inches glass baking pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl put the flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Mix together, before adding the butter. Use an electric mixer to blend together until it turns into crumbles. 

3. Pour in the pan and press with a fork to even it out. Cook for 20 minutes. 

4. While crust cooks, start the filling. In a mixing bowl add eggs, sugar, and lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer.

5. When the crust is done, take it out and add the filling right away. Put it back in the oven for another 20 minutes.

6. Let them cool before cutting them to serve. Powdered sugar is optional. 

7. Enjoy!