Tiffany's Lemon Bars

Cookie Crust:
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. powdered sugar
pinch of salt
1 t. finely grated lemon zest
2 sticks butter at room temp

Lemon filling:
4 large eggs
2 c. sugar
1 T. finely grated lemon zest
6 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 T. flour
1 t. baking powder

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. For the cookie crust, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt. Add the lemon zest and butter, mixing until thoroughly blended or crumbly in consistensy. Spread evenly over bottom of 9X13 baking dish. Using the heel of your hand, press into crust until even on bottom. Bake for 20 - 25 min.
3. While crust is baking, prepare the filling: Beat eggs until light. Gradually add sugar beating until thick and lemon colored. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, flour and baking powder, blending until well combined.
4. Pour lemon mixture over the still-warm baked cookie crust.
5. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until top is golden brown. The filling should be soft.
6. To garnish, sift 2 - 3 T. powdered sugar over top.
7. Cool on rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

Enjoy!