Lemon Squares I

Contributed byLaura L. Jones
Lemon squares: bright yellow filling, shortbread crust, dusted with powdered sugar, garnished with mint.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Yield: 24 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

First Layer: Mix and pat butter, powdered sugar and flour in squrae pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Second layer: combine sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour and baking powder, then pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut in 1/2-inch squares. Use an 8 x 8-inch square pan. 

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