The Best Lemon Squares

CRUST:

2 cups flour 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly blend ingredients and press into a 9x13-inch greased pan. Bake for ten minutes.

FILLING:

4 eggs 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoon flour 4 tablespoon lemon juice

Mix well. Pour mixture over baked crust and bake at 350 degrees for twenty-five minutes. Sift confectioners’ sugar over top while still hot. Cool, then cut into squares.

Makes two to three dozen squares.

Note: Meyer lemons may be used in this recipe.
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07.16.2008
Martha Benner
Made these today and they are wonderful. I ate three of them right away but had to stop so I would have some for my man. Will share the recipe and make them again.
04.09.2007
Rebecca Brown
I have personally sampled these and I can tell you from my experience that they are definitely worth making!
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