So-Easy Lemon Bars

So-Easy Lemon Bars
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Convenient refrigerated sugar cookies make quick work of homemade lemon bars. Lime or orange anyone?

Prep Time:
15 Min
Total Time:
1 Hr 35 Min
Makes:
36 bars
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INGREDIENTS
1roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
4eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2cups granulated sugar
2tablespoons all-purpose flour
2tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2tablespoons grated lemon peel (2 medium)
1/3cup fresh lemon juice (2 medium)
1to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS
1.Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
2.In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk or fork until well blended. Beat in granulated sugar, flour and butter until well blended. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust.
3.Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. With knife dipped in hot water, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake crust 18 to 21 minutes. After topping crust, bake 25 to 30 minutes.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

Bake crust 18 to 21 minutes. After topping crust, bake 25 to 30 minutes.