Thrifty Maven

So, will you be watching the Oscars this year? Honestly I thought my invitation to the actual event as an honored guest must have gotten lost in the mail, but I may be wrong. I got to thinking about what would be an appropriate recipe for an Oscar Awards Party. I mean obviously you would have popcorn but do you really think the people at the Awards are eating big boxes of Good n Plenty? I also got to thinking root beer floats. Ah but popcorn and root beer floats do not a party make.

So I put on my thinking cap and I came up with….When Life Gives You Lemon Bars. I thought it might be appropriate. After all the Oscar is yellow and so are lemons. I’ll admit it’s a stretch but I didn’t want to make too many plans because I might have to make a quick trip to Hollywood tomorrow when I will finally receive my award for best supporting actress in a long running family. It could happen you know. “I’m ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille.”

When Life Gives You Lemon Bars

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
Dash Salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
4 egs, beaten
6 tablespoons lemon juice
Powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a mixing bowl combine butter, sugar, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.
3. Press firmly into a 13″ x 9″ ungreased baking pan.
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool
5. In a medium sized bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup of flour and granulated sugar.
6. Stir in eggs and lemon juice,
7. Pour onto partially baked crust.
8. Bake 25 minutes. Cool
9. Sift powdered sugar over top and cut into bars.

Makes about 36 bars.

In keeping with FCC guidelines I want you to know that this post is made in conjunction with SheBlogs.org as part of their Hyundai Oscars Party Giveaway.