Lemon Bars

Shortbread Crust

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Lemon Filling

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• pinch salt

Shortbread Crust

1. Combine all the ingredients together to form a dough. Press the dough evenly into a 9x9 square pan. Poke holes into the crust with a fork, but don't poke the holes all the way through, just about halfway through.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges start to turn brown. Set aside while you make the lemon filling.

Lemon Filling

1. Whisk the sugar and flour together to combine. Add the eggs and egg yolk, and whisk it until it turns a pale yellow color.
2. Whisk in the lemon juice and salt.
3. Pour the filling onto the crust and bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling sets, meaning you won't see ripples when you gently shake the pan.
4. Let it cool completely, and store in the refrigerator when not serving. Sprinkle the top with powder sugar if you wish, and enjoy!