Luscious French Lemon Bars

Preheat oven 325 F.

Crust

3/4 c. cold butter

1/3 c. confectioner’s sugar

1 1/2 c. sifted flour

1 tbsp. lemon zest, plus extra for serving

Mix butter and confectioner’s sugar; cut in flour using a pastry blender or two knives until blended.

Add lemon peel; pat into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10” x 5” baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Filling

3 eggs

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 tbsp. flour

4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Beat eggs and add remaining ingredients one at a time, mixing until well blended.

Pour filling over baked crust and bake for 20 - 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool completely.

Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar and lemon zest before serving.