Lemon Bars

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
grated rind of 1/2 lemon (optional)

Cream butter and sugar, add flour. Spread in 8x8 pan and bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. While crust is baking prepare next layer.

Beat eggs slightly and add sugar, flour, lemon juice and rind. Mix well and pour over hot crust after it comes from oven. Now bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.