All-Time Favorite Lemon Bars

1 c flour
1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 c butter
2 eggs
1 c sugar
2 T flour
1 T grated lemon peel
1/2 t baking powder
2 T lemon juice

Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press flour mixture into ungreased 8" or 9" square pan. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light coloured. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour egg mixture over partially-baked crust. Return to oven and bake 18-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut in 24 bars.

Can be doubled for a 9"x13" pan. To double:
Double the ingredient amounts. Bake in a 9"x13" pan 25-28 minutes.

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This recipe is from the Pillsbury Kitchens' Family Cookbook and has been a family favourite for years. I don't usually sprinkle sugar on top. They're very sweet as it is. It's a great way to use up lemons!