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Lemon Squares

Michele Pesula Kuegler
The perfect dessert for spring
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine flour, butter, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar using a pastry blender or 2 forks, until the butter is the size of small peas.
  • Press into the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove and allow to cool slightly.
  • While the crust is cooling, combine the eggs, zest, sugar, juice, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and beat for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is a light yellow color.
  • Pour over the crust and bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is nearly set. (It should jiggle slightly.)
  • When cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar over lemon squares.