Holiday Lemon Bars

From the author –  My mother had some good recipes and most of them she didn’t write down. I just learned from experience while watching her (when she would let me in the kitchen!) These Lemon Bars are a tradition in my family at Christmas time. The recipe can be doubled for larger crowds.

Ingredients

• Dough Ingredients:
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup confectionary sugar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
• Pinch of salt
• Topping Ingredients:
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp lemon juice
• Grated zest of one lemon
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Confectionary sugar for decorating topping
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans

Directions