Time Life Lemon Bars

Photo: Lady Catherine Gourmet

Ingredients

2/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided

cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup regular rolled oats

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled & cut into small pieces

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon lemon zest

confectioners’ sugar for garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven 375 degrees:

Grease 8 x 8 inch square baking pan.

In medium bowl, combine flour, confectioners’ sugar and oats. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut butter into 2/3 cup flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven.

Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth. Stir in lemon zest.

Pour topping over crust. Bake until lightly browned and center is set, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 16 squares. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.