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Lemon Squares

Source of Recipe

From "The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook" by Courtney Whitmore


Recipe Introduction

"Add these lemon squares to any tea party platter and watch them disappear faster than you can say y'all!"

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 cup all-purpose flour
â—¦ ¼ cup powdered sugar
â—¦ ½ cup butter, melted
â—¦ 1 cup granulated sugar
â—¦ ½ teaspoon baking powder
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon salt
â—¦ 2 eggs, beaten
â—¦ ½ cup lemon juice
â—¦ 1 tablespoon lemon zest
â—¦ 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for garnish


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8 x 8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl and stir well. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, then pour mixture on top of baked base and return to oven for 25 minutes.

Allow to cool, then refrigerate until chilled.
Cut into squares, and sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Makes 9 squares