Lemon Bars
Tender crust and tart filling are a great combination.
Quick Facts
- Prep Time: 00:20
- Bake Time: 33 to 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Argo® Corn Starch
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened
- FILLING:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Argo® Corn Starch
- 1/4 teaspoon Argo® Baking Powder
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Additional powdered sugar for topping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- To Make CRUST: Combine all crust ingredients in a bowl until well mixed and crumbly. Press into bottom of an ungreased 8 x 8-inch pan.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- To Make FILLING: Mix all filling ingredient with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended.
- Pour filling over hot crust. Return to oven and continue baking for 18 to 20 minutes or until filling is just set.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
