Lemon Squares

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon peel (if desired)
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Mix flour, margarine and 1/4 cup powdered sugar thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Press evenly in ungreased square pan, 8 x 8 x 2-inches, building up 1/2-inch edges.
  4. 4
    Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Beat remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Pour over hot crust.
  7. 7
    Bake just until no indentation remains when touched in center, about 25 minutes longer.
  8. 8
    Cool; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  9. 9
    Cut into about 1 1/2-inch squares.
  10. 10
    Makes 25 squares.

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