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Lemon Squares

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A recipe for lemon squares, a popular bar cookie dessert made with a cookie crust and lemony topping.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 heaping tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Preparation:

Sift flour and powdered sugar together. Cut in butter until well blended. Press mixture over bottom of a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan. Bake about 25 minutes at 300° until lightly browned. Combine remaining ingredients and spread on top of the baked crust. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes about 12 servings.

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