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LEMON SQUARES
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Ingredients
FOR BASE
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter
FOR TOP
  • 4 large beaten eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1⁄4 cup flour
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind (optional)
Instructions
  1. For the base mix the butter into the flour and sugar.

  2. Mix with hands until it clings together.

  3. Press into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

  4. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

  5. For the filling, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice.

  6. Sift together flour and baking powder.

  7. Stir into egg mixture.

  8.  Pour over baked, cooled crust.

  9. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  10. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  11. Cut into bars.