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Lemon Bars

1/3 cup margarine or butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 TBSP all-purpose flour
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3 TBSP lemon juice
1/4 tsp baking powder
powdered sugar (optional)

Beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.  Add 1/4 cup of the sugar.  Beat till combined.  Beat in the 1 cup flour till crumbly.  Press into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking pan.  Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 15 to 18 minutes or just till golden.

Meanwhile, combine eggs, the remaining sugar, the 2 tablespoons flour, lemon peel, juice, and baking powder.  Beat for 2 minutes or till thoroughly combined.  Pour over hot baked layer.

Bake in a 350 degree oven about 20 minutes more or till lightly browned around the edges and center is set.  Cool on a wire rack.  If desired, sift powdered sugar over top.  Cut into bars.  Makes 20.