Lemon Bars

This has always been one of Natalie’s FAVORITE recipes of Mema’s!

1 package lemon cake mix

3 eggs

1/3 c. shortening

½ c. sugar

½ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

2 tsps. grated lemon peel

¼ c. lemon juice

Combine 1 egg, shortening, and dry cake mix until crumbly; reserve 1 cup.  Pat remaining mixture lightly in greased 9 x 13” pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until light brown. 

Beat remaining 2 eggs, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon peel, and lemon juice until light and foamy.  Pour over hot crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until BARELY brown.  Sprinkle top with powdered sugar.  Cool.  Cut into bars.