Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• 2

  Reserve 1/4 cup of the cookie mix. In medium bowl, stir remaining cookie mix, the softened butter, water, vanilla and 1 egg until soft dough forms. Press mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 18 minutes.

  
• 3

  Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat 4 eggs slightly with whisk. Beat in reserved 1/4 cup cookie mix, the sugar and baking powder until well blended. Beat in lemon juice and lemon peel with whisk.

  
• 4

  Pour filling evenly over warm base.

  
• 5

  Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.