Sweet and Tart Lemon Bars

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1. 01

   For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 02

   Place the first 3 ingredients into a food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds, or until the butter is pea-sized.

3. 03

   Pour this crust mixture into a sprayed 9" x 13" baking pan.

4. 04

   Place a piece of wax paper over the mixture and press until even and firm. Tip: Cover with wax paper (to keep it off your hands) and press until even and firm.

5. 05

   Place in a preheated 350 degrees F oven and bake for 15 minutes. Note: Crust will not be completely baked.

6. 06

   For the filling: Place the remaining ingredients, except for the confectioners sugar, into a mixing bowl. Tip: Always zest the lemon before juicing them, it's difficult to zest lemons once they are juiced.

7. 07

   Beat on low until blended and then on medium speed for 3 minutes.

8. 08

   Pour the filling over the hot crust.

9. 09

   Place in the preheated 350 degrees F oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling doesn't jiggle.

10. 10

    Cool the bars completely before dusting with confectioners sugar, then cut into bars.