These lemon bars are the best for picnics, brunches, and as desserts.
1 cup of softened butter
1/2 cup of white sugar
2 cups of all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups of white sugar
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix butter, 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl. Press into an ungreased pan.
Bake for15 to 20 minutes until firm and golden.
Mix 1 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of flour in another bowl. Whisk in eggs and lemon juice, and pour over the baked crust.
Bake for 20 minutes and cool the bars until firm. Cut into 2 inch pieces.
Add any toppings you prefer to decorate the bars.