Lemon Bars

Crust:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup confectioners sugar

Topping:

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Confectioners' sugar

Combine the crust ingredients and pat into an 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, combine the sugar, eggs, flour, lemon juice, extract, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until frothy; pour over crust. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until light golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Yield: 9 servings