Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (divided)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from about 2 large lemons)
  • 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 to 4 large lemons)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • Additional confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on top

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Slowly beat in 1 and 1/2 cups flour.
  • Press into the bottom of a greased 13x9 pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • While baking, in a small bowl whisk eggs, sugar, zest, lemon juice, milk and remaining 3 T flour until frothy. Pour over the hot crust.
  • Turn oven to 325 degrees and bake an additional 18-20 minutes until the top is lightly brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust the top with additional confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars and refrigerate leftovers.