The Tangiest Lemon Bars

• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all- purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all- purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest- use organic lemons for the best flavor, may also use Meyer lemons
• 1/2 cup lemon juice from organic lemon
• powered sugar for dusting if you desire

1. To make the crust: In a bowl, combine butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the flour and mix just intil incorporated.
2. Press the dough into the bottom of a 8- inch square baking pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Should be browned around the edges, and golden in the center.
4. To make the topping: In a bowl, stir together the sugar and flour. Mix well. Whisk in the eggs.
5. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
6. Take the baked crust from the oven, and reduce heat to 300 degrees.
7. Pour the mixture onto the hot crust.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the middle no longer jiggles when the pan is tapped.
9. Take out of oven and cool completely.
10. Once cooled, take a sharp knife and cut into sqares. Dust with powered sugar if desired.
11. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/7853-the-tangiest-lemon-bars (may not work)