Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Ingredients

The Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter melted

Lemon Filling

6 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest about 2 large lemons
1 cup lemon juice
powdered sugar optional

Instructions

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