Lemon Bars

Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Spoon flour mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; pressing mixture evenly and firmly into bottom of dish.

Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Combine 1/2 cup flour and baking powder; set aside.

Combine eggs, 2 cups sugar, and lemon juice; beat well.

Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture and pour over baked crust.

Bake at 350° for additional 25 minutes or until lightly brown and set.

Cool on wire rack.

Sprinkle with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and cut into bars.

Yields about 2 dozen bars.