Lemon Bars

1/2 c. butter

1/4 c. unsifted powdered sugar

1 c. flour


2 eggs


1 c. sugar

2 tbsp. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

2 tbsp. lemon juice

Grated rind of 1 lemon


Mix butter, powdered sugar and flour. Press into 9x13" pan. Bake 15 minutes at 350 deg.


Beat eggs. Add sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and rind. Pour over first mixture. Bake at 350 deg. 25-30 minutes.


Flora Stewart 1968

Washington State Historical Society

Tacoma, Washington