This is a recipe that was often requested. It features a buttery crust and creamy lemon filling.

Scale

3/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 cups flour

4 eggs

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Zest from the lemon(s)

Pinch of salt

Powdered sugar to finish

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Using the pastry cutter, mix the flour and sugars in a bowl just to incorporate. Cut in the butter until it’s broken down to small pebbles.

Press lightly into a 9″ x 13″ pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

Combine all the filling ingredients. The batter will be runny. Pour over the crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Allow the bars to cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into bars or squares.

Do not double the recipe

Keywords: lemon, shortbread