Lemon Gems

My mom’s lemon bars. Lemon lovers only, these things are tart!

Crust:
2 c flour
.5 c sugar
1 t lemon zest
1 c butter

Topping:
1.5 c sugar
.33 c flour
4 eggs
.5 c lemon juice
.5 t baking powder

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine dry topping ingredients in food processor, pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Press into a greased 9×13 pan.

Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 min.

Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients in food processor, puree. Pour on crust while still hot.

Bake 20-25 min, cool, cut into 24 squares.