* Exported from MasterCook * Vincent Loves 'Em Lemon Bars Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Dessert Breads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Shortbread crust: 1 1/4 Cups Flour 1/3 Cup powdered sugar 10 Tbls cold unsalted butter (Cut Into Small Bits Filling: 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1/4 Cup flour 4 Large eggs Finely Grated Zest Of 2 Lemons 1/3 Cup fresh lemon juice Decoration: 2 to 3 TBLS sifted powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 8 x 12 shallow flat baking pan. To prepare shortbread, sift flour and powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Sprinkle butter pieces over flour mixture. Cut in butter with two knives or a pastry blender until flour mixture resembles a fine meal. Add 2 TBLS cold water and toss with a fork until mixture begins to hold together. Turn dough into a prepared baking pan, with a wooden spoon press dough out towards the edges to form a smooth, uniformly thick layer. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until just beginning to color at the edges. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Combine the sugar and flour in a small deep bowl. Add eggs and beat with a fork until frothy. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and beat until smooth. Remove shortbread from the oven and let stand for about 5 minutes. Pour filling evenly over the shortbread and return pan to oven. Bake for 21 to 23 minutes until filling appears set when lightly touched and edges are beginning to color. Remove pan and place on a wire rack to cool. When cool sift the 2-3 TBLS of powdered sugar lightly over the top. My son Vincent loves these. They are delicious! FROM: JULIE ETHIER (GAFW06A) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -