Lemon Bars

I kept hearing a buzz around the halls at school about these amazing lemon bars that a guy named Jared makes. I asked and asked him to bring the recipe and like me he is burning the candle at both ends but last week he surprised me with the recipe during our clinic shift.

Now keep in mind I have never made these nor have I tried them but they were all the rage at school by both the instructors and students that were able to enjoy them. I love lemon bars...they make me feel like I have the warmth of the sun shining on me like the summer time sun even in the middle of a yucky inversion in Utah.

So without further comment...

Crust:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of cardamom
1 cup butter or margarine

Pre- heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine above ingredients and press evenly into a 13" x 9" ungreased pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Lemony Goodness:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice

Mix egg, sugar, flour and baking powder. Add lemon juice and mix well. Pour over baked crust and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons lemon juice**

Mix together well and pour evenly over lemon bars.

** Jared told me his trick is to switch Mountain Dew with the lemon juice because his wife loves Mountain Dew and he said it is pretty sweet but very good. He didn't bring it to school that way but maybe worth a try if you are looking for sugar shock.

Enjoy!