Lemon squares

Lemon squares

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• butter or margarine - 1/2 c
• flour - 1 c
• eggs, beaten - 2 item
• baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• powdered sugar - 1/4 c
• lemon juice - 3 Tbsp
• grated lemon rind - 1/2 tsp

How to make lemon squares:

Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press into a 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

Combine eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon rind and juice in a bowl; mix well. Combine 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder. Add to egg mixture, stirring well. Pour mixture over baked crust.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Sprinkle lightly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Cut into squares when cooled.

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