Classic Lemon Bars

Christine's Faves!  I always make these in spring

Crust:

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Filling:

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup flour

Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour a 9 x 9 inch baking pan.

Mix melted butter, flour, powdered sugar, and salt together.  Once it comes together, press in even layer into the bottom of the pan.  Bake for 10 minutes, set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and flour together.  Once combined, pour over crust and bake for 25 minutes, or until filling has set.  Allow to cool.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Best when eaten at room temperature or when cold.