Lemon Dream Bars

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2/3 cup butter
2 cups sifted flour
4 Tbsp. granulated sugar
4 beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Cut butter into sifted flour. Add granulated sugar with pastry blender. Press mixture firmly into ungreased cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until set, but not brown.

Combine eggs and vanilla in mixing bowl; add brown sugar, nuts, salt and baking powder. Mix well and spread on partially baked dough. Bake again at 350°F for 25 minutes. Frost while hot. Cool and cut into bars.

LEMON FROSTING:

4 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar

Combine and mix until smooth. Spread on bars while they are still hot.