ZESTO - RECIPE OF THE MONTH

LEMON BUTTER TARTS

CRUST

1 1/3 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

FILLING

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tbsp. flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

4 tbsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. Lemon Zesto (add more for zippier taste)

powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl combine all crust ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly (2 to 3 min.) Press on bottom of 8" or 9" square baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Pour filling over hot crust. Continue baking for 18 to 20 min. or until filling is set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. Cool and cut into 16 (or 32 smaller) triangle shaped bars.

This recipe is from Shari Myers, Sarnia, Ontario

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