Simplest Lemon Squares

Name: Simplest Lemon Squares
Ingredients: For the shortbread crust:; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup sifted confectioner's sugar; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; For the lemon layer:; 2 well beaten eggs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Confectioner's sugar, for serving

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

For the shortbread crust:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
For the lemon layer:
2 well beaten eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Confectioner's sugar, for serving

Directions

1

Cream all of the ingredients together and press the mixture into a buttered 8- x 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and slightly puffy.
2

While the crust bakes, mix the eggs, salt, sugar, and lemon juice together until combined.
3

Add the baking powder and flour to the egg mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture onto the hot bottom layer, then return to the 350° F oven for 30 minutes.
4

Cool completely and dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.