Lemon Bars

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Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) at room temperature
• 1 cup AP flour
• 1/4 heaping cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• pinch salt, optional and to taste

For the filling:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons half & half
• 2 tablespoons AP flour
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest loosely packed
• powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. 
2. Prepare 8-by-8 pan with butter or cooking spray
3. For the crust:  Using a large bowl, combine all ingredients and smash the butter into the mixture using a fork.  Mix until a sandy  mixture forms.  Place mixture in oven prepared pan and press with fingers into a flat layer of crust.  Prick with fork to create air/steam vent.  Bake crust for 12-15 minutes, until crust has just barely set but is not browned.
4. While crust is baking, prepare filling.  In a large bowl- combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and half and half.  Whisk till smooth.  Add flour, and whisk together, now add lemon zest and mix.  Pour mixture over crust.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top has just “set” and isn’t jiggly anymore.  A bit of movement is normal.
6. Cool at room temp for at least 1 hour,  then refrigerate covered for at least three hours.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.