PERFECT LEMON BARS

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You will not undergo a outdo yellowness bar direction than this one.  I jazz proved several and these are my requirements.  A fulsome shortbread cover with enough custardy artifact material on top.  I like the perfect ratio of shortbread with the lemon stuff.  And these are everything you score e'er desired in a citrus bar!

INGREDIENTS

• Shortbread Crust:
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
• Lemon Filling:
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, from about 2 large lemons
• ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 3 to 4 large lemons
• 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup milk
• Additional confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on top

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Slowly beat in 1½ cups flour.
3. Press into the bottom of a greased 13x9 pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
4. While baking, in a small bowl whisk eggs, sugar, zest, lemon juice, milk and remaining 3 T flour until frothy. Pour over the hot crust.
5. Turn oven to 325 degrees and bake an additional 18-20 minutes until the top is lightly brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust the top with additional confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars and refrigerate leftovers.

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