Honey Lemon Bars

Honey Lemon Bars

YIELD: Makes 12 bars

INGREDIENTS

1 cup - all-purpose flour

1/4 cup - powdered sugar

3/4 cup - butter or margarine, cut up

3/4 cup - honey

3 - eggs

2 T - all-purpose flour

3 T - fresh lemon juice

zest from one lemon

1/2 tsp. - baking powder

1/4 tsp. - salt

DIRECTIONS

In small bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into lightly greased 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned; remove from oven.

Meanwhile, prepare filling.

In large bowl, whisk together honey and eggs. Add remaining ingredients; whisk until well blended.

Pour over baked crust. Bake at 350°F 25 to 30 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.