Lemon Bars

Al will eat almost anything if it has lemon in it, especially desserts.  I don't bother asking what he wants for dessert any more because the answer is always the same, lemon bars!

So, thought I would share this recipe with you.  I like the fact it feels like you are eating lemon pie but with less calories.  This recipe is adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook.

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 eggs
3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
shredded lemon peel from two lemons
lemon juice from 2 lemons
1/4 teaspoon baking powder


Beat butter and 1/4 cup sugar until combined.  Mix in 1 cup flour until crumbly.  Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking pan.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or just until golden.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine eggs,  3/4 cup cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder. Beat well.

Pour  the filling over the baked layer.  Bake another 20 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges and centre is set.