Meyer Lemon Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup softened unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice*
• 1 heaping tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with criss-crossed pieces of aluminum foil that have an overhang of an inch or two. Spray with cooking spray unless using non-stick aluminum foil.

2. Cream the powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat on medium speed until mixed. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
3. Beat the eggs, sugar, Meyer lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl either by hand or with a mixer. Sift the reserved 1/2 cup flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix well.
4. Pour over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for another 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness at 20 minutes, and add on time as needed.
5. Cool completely before cutting, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Original recipe can be found here: Foodie Crush