Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Powdered sugar - ½ cup
• Butter - 1 cup, softened
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Eggs - 4 large
• Lemon juice - ⅔ cup
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

3. 3.

   Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4.

   Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.

5. 5.

   Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until lightly golden, then remove from the oven.

6. 6.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.

7. 7.

   Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.

8. 8.

   Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the filling is set.

9. 9.

   Allow the lemon bars to cool completely before slicing.

10. 10.

    Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutritional Facts