Lemon Squares

9 ingredients
8 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 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon peel (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to
  2. 2
    350°.
  3. 3
    Mix flour, margarine and powdered sugar. Press in an ungreased square pan (8 x 8 x 2-inch or 9 x 9 x 2-inch), building up 1/2-inch edges.
  4. 4
    Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Pour over hot crust and bake until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center, about 25 minutes.
  6. 6
    Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  7. 7
    Cut into about 1 1/2-inch squares.
  8. 8
    Makes 25 cookies.

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