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Created by Chuck

A New Orleans tradition. There are as many gumbo recipes as there are cooks. I adopted this from a version at the New Orleans School of Cooking.

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Sunshine Lemon Bars

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Description

These lemon bars are intense - very lemony and totally addictive. They are simple to make, and I guarantee they will become a family favorite!

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24 bars

Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened

Filling:
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice

Topping:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Methods/steps

Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, combine all crust ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients EXCEPT LEMON JUICE; blend well. Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust. Bake at 350 for an additional 25-30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely.

In small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired spreading consistency; blend until smooth. Spread over bars; allow frosting to set for about 15 minutes and then cut into bars. Makes 24 bars.

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