Lemon Bars

Today I went out to my lemon tree and noticed an abundance of lemons...so, I made lemon bars.  This recipe is from my mom.

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups flour
1 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
juice from 2 lemons
lemon rind

Blend together the softened butter, flour and powdered sugar.  Pack this crumbly mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.  Bake at 350* for 25 minutes.

While crust is baking, mix together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice and about 1 Tbsp. lemon rind.  When crust comes out of the oven, stir this lemon, egg, sugar mixture again and pour over hot crust.  Bake at 350* for another 15 minutes.

Cool thoroughly, cut into serving size bars and dust with more powdered sugar before serving.  I store mine in the refrigerator.  They are a refreshingly tart, cool treat on a warm day.  They are also pretty on a plate with a strawberry fan garnish.

Enjoy.  (I am gonna go get another bar...)