Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

For the crust...
2 sticks (1 Cup) butter softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt

For the filling...
6 large eggs
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbl flour
1 cup lemon juice

For the crust...
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
In a food processor mix the crust ingredients until crumbs are formed. You can also do this by hand with a pastry cutter.
Spread evenly into pan.
Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are just barely starting to turn golden brown. Let cool slightly.

For the filling...
In a bowl, whisk eggs with the sugar.
Add the flour and mix well making sure that there are no lumps.
Add lemon juice and mix to incorporate.
Pour mixture over crust.
Return to oven and bake for 25- 30 more minutes or until filling is set.
Let cool completely, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares and Enjoy!

This makes a thick crust... everyone in my family loves that! These are the best lemon bars!