Yummy Lemon Bars

These are really good!  I think the fresh lemon juice and the lemon zest make a huge difference.

Lemon Bars

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
zest from one lemon (or more if you'd like)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For the crust, mix butter 1/2 c. sugar, 2 cups flour, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.  Press lightly into the bottom of a 9"x13" pan.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly golden brown.

Meanwhile, prepare the filling.  Mix whisk the eggs, 1/4 c. flour, 1 1/2 c. sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together.  Set aside, and then whisk it really good again once the crust is done.

Poor the filling mix over the hot crust and bake an additional 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with a light powdering of powdered sugar.  Cool slightly before cutting.

Note: these are good warm, but even better after they are completely cooled.