Lemon Squares

Name: Lemon Squares
Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar; 1/2 c. margarine, melted; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 c. sugar; grated rind of 1 lemon; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; powdered sugar

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 c. margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
grated rind of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
powdered sugar

Directions

1

Combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; add margarine, mixing well.
2

Spoon into a 9-inch square baking pan; press into pan evenly.
3

Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4

Combine 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder; set aside.
5

Combine eggs, sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice; beat well.
6

Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture and pour over baked crust.
7

Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
8

Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
9

Let cool; sprinkle again with powdered sugar and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.