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Streusel-topped Lemon Shortbread Bars Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor/blender.
Step #2 Add 3/4 c butter pieces to food processor/blender, & pulse 12 to 15 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal; chill remaining 1/4 c butter pieces.
Step #3 Add egg yolks, & process just until mixture forms clumps.
Step #4 (Clumps will be moist.
Step #5 ) Press mixture onto bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
Step #6 Bake at 350° for 16 to 18 mins or just until golden brown around edges.
Step #7 Remove pan from oven, & reduce temperature to 325°.
Step #8 Whisk together eggs & 2 c sugar In a large-ish bowl until mixed.
Step #9 Combine 1/2 c flour & baking powder; whisk into egg mixture until mixed.
Step #10 Whisk in 4 tsp.
Step #11 grated lemon rind & 1/2 c fresh lemon juice.
Step #12 Immediately pour lemon mixture over hot crust in pan.
Step #13 Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 mins or until filling is set.
Step #14 Remove from oven.
Step #15 Combine 1/4 tsp.
Step #16 salt, remaining 1/2 c sugar, & remaining 3/4 c flour.
Step #17 Cut in reserved 1/4 c butter pieces with a pastry mixer or fork until crumbly.
Step #18 Sprinkle top topping over hot lemon mixture, & bake 25 more mins or just until lightly golden.
Step #19 Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Step #20 Cut into 32 (1 1/2- x 2-inch) bars, & sprinkle evenly with powdered sugar.
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