Lemon Bars

I was craving a summery dessert and thought that this recipe would hit the spot.  It did!  I've never made lemon bars before because I thought they were complicated to make.  Not true! In honor of Fourth of July, here's a sweet dessert to add to your collection.  I hope you enjoy!

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 lemons, juiced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour, and 1/2 cup sugar.  Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until firm and golden brown.  In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour.  Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice.  Pour over the baked crust.  

Bake for an additional 20 minutes.  The bars will firm up as they cool.

From allrecipes.com