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Pillsbury-From Scratch

Serves/Makes:24 bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) flour
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated lemon peel*
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking powder
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
• *1/2 tsp dried lemon peel may be substituted for fresh peel

Preparation

• Heat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
• Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;level off.
• In large bowl combine flour and powdered sugar; cut in butter until crumbly.
• Press flour mixture into 8 or 9 inch square pan.
• Bake 15 to 18 min.
• In small bowl, beat eggs and sugar until lightly colored; stir in remaining ingredients.
• Pour egg mixture over partially-baked crust.
• Bake 18 to 25 minutes until light golden brown.
• Cool completely.
• If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Cut and enjoy.

Comments

P.S. Another recipe I have calls for nuts in the crust.