Tea and Time Lemon Bars

Tea is always so great to enjoy all by itself but isn’t it wonderful to have a little bit of a sweet treat during your tea time? I know for me it is! Make a batch of these yummy lemon bars and always have them on hand by wrapping the squares in saran wrap and freezing them. Anytime a teatime friend visits your home, (or even if you want to treat a special teatime all by yourself), you can take out a few of these lemon squares and defrost them on a plate as you prepare the tea. By the time your tea has brewed, poured and you are settled into a cozy place to begin wonderful conversations, your lemon bars will be ready to enjoy! Defrosted yet still very chilled makes these tasty treats even better!! Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 Sticks Butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 1/2 cups self-rising flour

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

6 Tbls lemon juice

Melt butter and mix with powdered sugar and 2 cups of flour. Press in a 9x13 inch pan. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.

While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. Beat eggs until fluffy, add sugar and mix well. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and lemon juice. I have used fresh lemons but I found that using bottled lemon juice somehow tastes better and not so tart with this recipe. Mix well. Pour over cookie layer. I do this pretty much when it comes out of the oven. No need to let this cool first. Return pan to oven for 25 minutes or until set. Now you can let this cool completely before cutting them into small squares. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with your favorite cup of tea.

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Tea and Time Lemon Bars

Author: Anita Casano

This recipe was based on lemon bars from a tea room that has since closed called Magnolia Tea Room in Florida. I actually made this wrong the first time I baked these lemon bars and I liked it better! The original recipe resulted in a cake like center and my recipe results in a more curd type filling and I loved it! Hope you do too!

Ingredients

Crust and filling

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 1/2 cups self rising flour
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 6 Tbls lemon juice (I use bottled)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Melt the butter and mix with powdered sugar and 2 cups flour.
3. Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with non stick spray
4. Press the dough in your baking pan. Bake about 15 minutes.
5. While your dough is baking, prepare the lemon layer. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar, and mix well. Add remaining 1/2 up flour, baking powder and lemon juice. Mix well
6. Pour over the cookie layer and return to the oven to bake for about 25 minutes or until it's set.
7. Cool and cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar

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