lemon goodness

I made some lemon bars today. They are some of my most favorite treats. This has become my recipe of choice to use:

Lemon Bars
Makes about 2 doz

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
4 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line bottom of sides of a 13x9 pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment paper, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil.

2. Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.

3. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

4. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth; whisk in granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir together baking powder and remaining 1/4 cup of flour; whisk into egg mixture. Pour mixture over hot baked crust.

5. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Lift from pan, using foil sides as handles. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 additional minutes). Remove foil, and cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

6. Try not to eat the whole pan in one sitting.