Lemon Pie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the prepared baking pan.
3. In another bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Pour over the crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
5. Let cool, and then dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Interesting Facts

• Lemon pie bars are a great way to use up lemons that are starting to get too ripe.
• These bars are perfect for a potluck or party because they can be made ahead of time and served cold or at room temperature.
• Lemon bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months.