I have been making these ooey, gooey and crunchy Lemon Bars since I was a child! I have always LOVED Lemon-flavored anything, so this dessert is (and always has been) #1 on my Favorites list!!! These yummy lemon bars are so simple to make and quickly disappear, so you may want to make 2 batches ;) Enjoy!
2CupAll-Purpose Gluten Free Flour, SiftedI used "Krusteaz" GF All-Purpose flour; *Must be sifted to cut down on graininess (you may substitute regular flour, if you're not making GF)
½CupPowdered Sugar
Ingredients for the Lemon Mixture:
4LargeEggsslightly beaten
2CupGranulated Sugar
4TbspAll-Purpose Gluten Free Flour, SiftedI used "Krusteaz" GF all-purpose flour; You may substitute regular flour, if you're not making GF
1tspGluten Free Baking Powder
5-6Tbsplemon juiceFresh or bottled
1LemonZest(optional)
Topping
Powdered Sugar(optional) as much or as little as desired
Instructions
Making the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Very lightly grease the sides of the 9" x 13" baking pan. Set aside.
Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the Paddle attachment, combine the Softened Butter, GF Flour and Powdered Sugar until thoroughly blended.
Press this mixture into the prepared baking pan to evenly cover the bottom.
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool a little while you prepare the Lemon topping mixture.
Making the Lemon Topping/Mixture:
Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, fitted with the Whisk attachment, beat the Eggs until light.
Gradually add the Granulated Sugar to the Eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
Add the remaining ingredients to the Egg-Sugar mixture and mix thoroughly, until completely smooth.
Pour over the baked Crust.
Bake in the 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until set (no longer jiggling). Note: if the top starts to get too dark, cover pan with foil.
Let cool and then sprinkle with Powdered Sugar. Enjoy!