Lemon Bars- Mom

1/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. baking powder
powdered sugar (optional)

Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.  Add 1/4 cup of the sugar.  Beat till combined.  Beat in the 1 cup of flour till crumbly.  Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 pan.  Note:  Mom doubles this recipe and cooks on a cookie sheet.  If you do this, reduce baking time by a few minutes.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or just till golden brown.

Meanwhile, combine eggs, remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon peel, lemon juice, and baking powder.  Beat for 2 minutes or until thoroughly combined.  Pour over hot baked layer.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes more or until lightly browned around the edges and center is set.  Cool on a wire rack.  If desired, sift powdered sugar over top.  Cut into bars.  Makes 20.