Sunburst Lemon Bars

 

(These are a favorite at our house!  It comes from a Pillsbury bake off book, I've been making them for years)

Base:

2 c. flour

1/2 c. powder sugar

1 c. butter, softened

Filling:

4 eggs, slightly beaten

2 c. sugar

1/4 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 lemon juice ( I use fresh)

Glaze:

1 c. powdered sugar

2 to 3 Tbsp. lemon juice

** Heat oven to 350 F.  Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.  In large bowl, combine all base ingredients; beat at low speed until crumbly.  Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 9x13 - inch pan.  Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.

**Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well.  Stir in 1/4 c. lemon juice.

**Remove pan from oven, pour filling over warm base.  Return to oven; bake at 350 F. for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown.  Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.

**In small bowl, combine 1c. powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired glazing consistency; blend until smooth.  Glaze cooled bars.  Cut into 36 bars.