Lemon Bars

2 c flour
2 sticks (8 ounces) butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 beaten eggs
2 cups sugar
¼ c flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
½ t baking powder
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
sifted confectioners' sugar

Heat oven to 350°. Combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter till mixture clings together. Press into ungreased 13x9x2-inch pan. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes (till lightly browned).

Beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice. Stir in the flour, baking powder and lemon peel.
Pour over the baked crust. Return to oven and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Loosen around edges, cut into bars and sift confectioners' sugar over the top while warm.