Thursday, March 20, 2008

SUNBURST LEMON BARS

SUNBURST LEMON BARS

Base:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened

Filling:
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ cup lemon juice

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 Tbs. lemon juice

Heat oven to 350. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients; beat at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13X9 inch pan. Bate for 20-30 minutes or until light golden brown.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in ¼ cup lemon juice.

Remove pan from oven; pour filling over warm base. Return to oven; bake at 350 for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Let completely cool.

In small bowl, combine one cup powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a glaze. Blend until smooth. Glaze cooled bars.


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