Carnation Lemon Bars

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2.

   Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Press lightly onto bottom and halfway up sides of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

3. 3.

   Bake for 20 minutes.

4. 4.

   Beat sweetened condensed milk and eggs in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice, flour, baking powder, salt, and food coloring until blended. Fold in grated lemon peel; pour over crust.

5. 5.

   Bake until filling is set and crust is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

6. 6.

   Cut into bars; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

7. 7.

   This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Nestle USA and www.VeryBestBaking.com. Nestle® Toll House® is a registered trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.