Lemon Bars

Ingredients:

Shortbread Crust:

• 1/2 cup butter , at room temperature
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
dash of salt 

Lemon Filling:

• Zest of one large lemon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of an 8'' pan with parchment paper, or grease with cooking spray and set aside
• For the crust: In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add the flour and salt and mix on low speed, just until combined. 
• Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• While the crust cools, make the lemon filling. 
• Mix the lemon zest and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, flour, baking powder, and eggs. Mix until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over crust.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 more minutes, or until the filling has set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. 
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar before cutting and serving. Store lemon bars in the refrigerator.  Source: Tastes Better From Scratch