Glazed Lemon Bars

Needing to use a bag full of lemons recently, I asked my family what I should make.  My husband adamantly requested lemon bars, and I realized that we haven't had lemon bars in a really long time, and I'm not sure I've even ever made lemon bars!  Obviously, his request was the perfect opportunity to do so.  I adapted these lemon bars from this recipe, and we really loved them!

Glazed Lemon Bars

Crust:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

Lemon Filling:
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.  Set aside.

For the crust, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and lemon zest.  Cut in the butter using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly.  Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.  While the crust is baking, make the lemon filling.

For the lemon filling, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and lemon zest until smooth.  Carefully whisk in the lemon juice.  When the crust has finished baking, remove from the oven and immediately pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.  Return to the oven and bake for about 18 to 20 more minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.  Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

For the glaze, stir together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.  Pour the glaze over the cooled bars.  Cut into squares and serve.  Makes 16 servings.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy