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Tangy Lemon Squares

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  • Servings: 36
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15-20m
    • The following recipe serves 36 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted, plus additional to sprinkle on)
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven 350.

  • Step 2: Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 c. powdered sugar in bowl. Cut in butter.

  • Step 3: Press shortbread crust in 8 or 9 inch square pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or golden.

  • Step 4: Combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, baking powder, lemon peel. Beat until smooth, using electric mixer for 2 minutes.

  • Step 5: Pour mixture over warm baked crust bake 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. When completely cool sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Cut 1 1/2 inch squares.

  • Step 6: Store covered in refrigerator.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan
  • Electric mixer

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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