Lucy Lemon Squares

If you want a perfect dessert for summer- lemon squares are the way to go. I love anything in a bar-who doesn't love desserts on the run. These bars are great to have around the house or they are awesome for something to bring to BBQ. Everyone will love them but they stand out from the brownies and chocolate chip cookies that everyone has had at a picnic before.
My family calls the lemon squares Lucy Lemon Squares because we used to have a Peanuts cookbook and the lemon squares were named after the Lucy character. My father loves lemon and I used to make the squares for him all of the time.
These bars just remind me of summer. If you like lemon-you will love these sweet and tart treat.
Here is the recipe:

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, melted

4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5/8 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon of lemon peel

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar. Blend in the melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Combine the sugar, baking powder and 1/4 cup of flour so there will be no flour lumps. Stir the sugar mixture into the eggs. Finally, stir in the lemon juice. Pour over the prepared crust and return to the oven.
4. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until bars are set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Side Notes: I love to top my lemon squares with powdered sugar for a nice touch.

These bars are super easy to make. I hope you enjoy them as much as me!