Lemon squares

Lemon squares

Ingredients/Components

• plain flour - 1 c
• soft butter - 1/2 c
• sugar - 1 c
• powdered sugar - 1/4 c
• eggs - 2 item
• grated lemon peel optional - 2 tsp
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• lemon juice - 2 Tbsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp

How to make lemon squares:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar and press into ungreased 9 x 9 or 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake 20 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over crust and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie.