Creamy Custardy Lemon Bars

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2 cups flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup butter

4 beaten eggs

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 tbsp. grated lemon peel

1/4 extra cup flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 cups sugar

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These creamy custardy lemon bars are always a holiday favorite! Give them a try and you'll be convinced.

Sift together 2 cups flour and confectioners sugar.

Cut in butter until mixture clings together.

Press this mixture into a 13 x 9" pan.

Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes.

While this is baking, beat eggs and add sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel.

Sift together the 1/4 cup flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture.

Pour liquid mixture over baked crust.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cool and cut into squares.