Day 6: Lemon Almond Bars

Day 6 of the Twelve Days of Christmas celebration continues with Lemon Almond bars.  This is another recipe that my mom makes and they are delightful! She doesn't recall where she initially found the recipe because she has had it for years but it is from Kay Galbraith.  My mom made a batch of these this week and brought me a few, yum!

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping:
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

In bowl, cream together butter, sugar and salt until light; stir in flour. Press into ungreased 9" x 13" baking pan; bake at 325 degrees for about 35 minutes or until golden.

Topping: In bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon rind and juice until smooth; pour over base. Sprinkle with almonds; bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Let cool on rack; cut into bars.

Makes 30 bars.

On another note, I got to go to the hospital to meet my adorable nephew.  He is precious!