Nana Hancock's Lemon Bars
These layered lemon bars come from the kitchen of my late Nana Hancock. The bars are packed with lemony flavor and make a great dessert at home or on the go.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup flour divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- 2 sticks butter cubed
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar into medium sized bowl.
- Use a pastry cutter to cut in cubed butter until the dough is crumbly.
- Pat the dough into a 13x9 glass pan, pressing flat and into the corners.
- Bake the crust at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Meanwhile, beat 4 eggs with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the white sugar and lemon juice.
- Sift in the remaining 1/4 cup of flour and the baking powder using a sifter.
- Incorporate gently and then pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake the lemon bars again at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the tops are slightly browned.
- Once completely cooled, sift remaining powdered sugar over the top and cut in squares.