Palmer’s Deli and Market (Urbandale, Iowa) Luscious Lemon Bars
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup butter
5 slightly beaten eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
Sifted powdered sugar
For crust: In mixing bowl, combine the 2-1/2 cups flour and 3 tablespoons sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Press into the bottom of a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
For filling: In medium mixing bowl, stir together eggs, the 2-1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and baking powder until combined.
Pour filling over the hot crust. Bake bars in a 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes more or until lightly browned around the edges and the center is set.
Cool in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cover; store in refrigerator. Makes 48 bars.