mima's lemon bars

Lemon bars are a sweet and tangy treat that is sure to delight. I was first exposed to this recipe when my roommate made 5 or 6 batches for our staff “Welcome Back” picnic. (I made oatmeal cookies and peanut butter cookies, again 5 or more batches of each. We were providing dessert for everyone.)

This recipe comes to her in a marble composition book, handwritten from her Mima (paternal grandmother).

MIMA'S LEMON BARS (makes two 8x8 inch pans)

1 cup butter
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour
½ tsp salt
4 eggs
6 Tbsp flour
2 cups sugar
6 Tbsp lemon juice
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Extra powdered sugar

BLEND the first 4 ingredients and press into two 8x8 pans. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden.

COMBINE eggs, flour, sugar, lemon juice, and rind. Beat thoroughly. Pour over warm pastry. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

COOL, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.