Cookie Crust Lemon Bars

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This recipe combines two of my dh's favorite desserts -- sugar cookies and lemon bars. Using packaged cookie dough makes this come together really quickly. I adapted this from a recipe i got in an email, and love the result of the three different sources of tart-lemonness.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f.

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Slice cookie dough as directed on package.

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Arrange slices in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch glass pan.

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With lightly floured fingers , press dough evenly in pan.

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Bake at 350f for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.

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In large bowl , combine eggs , sugar , flour and baking powder.

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Blend well.

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Blend together lemon juice , lemon extract and lemon zest.

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Add lemon mixture to egg-sugar mixture , and pour over warm crust.

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Bake at 350f for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown.

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Cool completely.

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Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Cut into bars.

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Ingredients

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refrigerated sugar cookie dough, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, fresh lemon juice, lemon extract, lemon zest, powdered sugar