Tangy Lemon Squares

Name: Tangy Lemon Squares
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter); 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; Pinch of salt; Filling:; 2 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for extra tang); 3 tablespoons flour; Pinch of salt; Topping:; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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Ingredients

Crust:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick butter)
1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Pinch of salt
Filling:
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for extra tang)
3 tablespoons flour
Pinch of salt
Topping:
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

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