Star's Lemon Bars

Mmmmm what could be better than a creamy and tart dessert?  These lemon bars satisfy my craving when a cookie or piece of cake just won't do it.  

Crust

1 3/4 cup of flour

2/3 cup of confectioner's sugar (plus lots more for dusting!)

1 cup of cold butter

Topping

1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar

1/4 cup of flour

1teaspoon of baking powder

1/2 cup of lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon of lemon emulsion or extract

4 large eggs, slightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 pan or line with parchment paper.

To make the crust

In a medium bowl sift together the flour & confectioner's sugar.

Cut in the cold butter until combined and crumbly in texture.  I used a fork to achieve my results.

Press into prepared pan, and bake for 20-22 minutes.  Color will be light golden.

To make topping

Prepare while crust is baking.  

In a medium bowl combine sugar, flour and baking powder.  

Add lemon juice, lemon emulsion and eggs.  Combine well.

Pour into warm crust.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Remove and cool to room temperature.  Dust with confectioner's sugar and refrigerate.  Cut into bars when chilled....ENJOY!