Luscious Lemon Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl use a pastry cutter to combine the butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 cups flour, or use a food processor. Press this dough into the bottom of the 9x9 pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Five minutes before the crust is done baking, mix together the 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice.

Step 4

Gently pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven and bake until lemon layer is set, about 40-50 minutes.

Step 5

Let cool completely before dusting the tops with additional powdered sugar, if desired.