Lemon Bars - AKA a Taste of Heaven

This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember; maybe even longer. They are like crack to every single one of us; I do not kid. I remember one time my grandma sent half a pan home with my dad, but only about four made it home and Dad didn't tell us that he'd already had some so he got another one in addition to the ones he'd already eaten throughout the day.

A shortbread-like crust, a lemon filling, a powdered sugar top... What's not to love?

Grandma made some the other day and sent 6 home with us. They were gone by the end of that day, and Kyle made Mom make more that night. Those ones were gone within two or three days.

Like I said: crack.

First, make the crust. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in a cup of butter until you have something resembling a coarse meal (use some knives, some forks, a special tool, or your bare hands.

Press this mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

While the crust is baking, mix 4 eggs, 2 cups of white sugar, and 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Add in 1/3 cup of lemon juice to the batter.

When the crust is done, pour the batter on top and bake for another 20 minutes.

After your lemon bars are finished baking, remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar.

Let the lemon bars cool a bit before serving. These can be enjoyed while warm or after a few hours in the fridge; both ways are delicious.

Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup powdered sugar

Salt

1 cup (two sticks) butter

Filling

4 eggs

2 cups white sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup lemon juice

Topping

Powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

Make the crust by whisking together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1 cup of butter until you have something resembling a coarse meal. Press into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

Prepare the filling by combining 4 eggs, 2 cups of white sugar, and 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour in a bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice.

When the crust is done, pour the batter on top of it and bake for another 20 minutes.

After the lemon bars are done baking, dust with powdered sugar. Allow to cool and then serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cool; warm or cold, these are delicious both ways!

What are some recipes that last only a day or two in your homes?

Molly