SUMMERY DESSERT

I don't know if "summery" is even a real word. And this culinary delight can be eaten any time of the year. So "summery dessert" may not be the best title. It just seems like a summer time treat though. Lemon bars. I love lemon bars!! Just made some last night and thought I'd share the recipe I use. Now, I know some of you make them out of a box and that's ok. After all, I've never met a lemon bar I didn't like. However, the homemade ones are even better and they aren't hard to make. So, give them a try!

SUNBURST LEMON BARS
The Pillsbury Cookbook

CRUST
2 c. all purpose flour
½ c. powdered sugar
1 c. margarine or butter, softened

FILLING
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. sugar
¼ c. flour
1 t. baking powder
¼ c. lemon juice

GLAZE
1 c. powdered sugar
2-3 T. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine crust ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until light golden brown.

In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients, except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in lemon juice. Pour over warm crust. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely.

In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired consistency; blend until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars.