Lemon Bars(Terry's)

* Exported from MasterCook *

LEMON BARS (TERRY'S)

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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Grant -- HWWK11b
-----SHORTBREAD-----
2 1/2 cups Flour
2/3 cup Powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups Butter, cold, unsalted -- cut into small piece
-----FILLING-----
3 cups Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Flour
8 large Eggs
2/3 cup Fresh lemon juice
4 Zest of 4 lemons fine grated
6 tablespoons Powdered sugar---garnish

DESCRIPTION: Delicious lemon squares with shortbread bottoms last longer
than most because the lemon custard is baked, not cooked on the stovetop.

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 (9 1/2 x 13 1/2)
shallow baking pan. Combine flour and powdered sugar in processor. Process
on/off about 5 seconds to mix. Sprinkle butter pieces over flour.
Process on/off about 1 minute or until resembles coarse meal. Add 2 tsp
cold water and process until dough just begins to form a ball. Add more
water if necessary, but dough should NOT be wet or sticky. Turn dough into
prepared pan, and press to form a smooth, uniform layer. Bake in center of
oven for 15-17 minutes or until just begins to brown. FILLING:
Combine sugar and flour in small deep bowl. Add eggs and beat with a fork
until frothy. Add lemon zest and juice and beat until smooth. Remove
shortbread from oven and let stand 3-4 minutes. Pour filling evenly over
shortbread and return pan to oven. Bake for 21-23 minutes, or until filling
appears set when lightly touched in center and edges begin to color. Remove
from oven and cool on wire rack. When completely cooled, sift powdered
sugar over top. Using sharp knife, cut into small bars and remove carefully
with spatula. Best served within 48 hours---do not freeze well. Formatted
by Theresa Grant, HWWK11b, modified from the International Cookie Cookbook.

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