Tillie’s Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Bars

These tasty treats are one of Slim’s favorites!

  • 1 – 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons unsifted flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten (fresh eggs from Opal’s chickens are best)
  • 1 – 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh or from concentrate)
  • extra confectioners sugar to sprinkle on.

Preheat over to 350F. In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of lightly greased 13×9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons flour, mix well. Pour over baked crust; bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 24 to 36 bars.

Enjoy!