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Lemon Squares
posted in desserts [more from this topic] anonymously on Wednesday, November 24th 2010 at 11:19 AM.
1 C all-purpose flour
1/2 C butter
1/4 C powdered sugar
1 C granulated sugar
2 t grated lemon peel, if desired
2 T lemon juice
1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
2 eggs
powdered sugar for dusting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Press into an ungreased square pan (8x8 or 9x9), building up to 1/2-inch edge.
Bake crust for 20 minutes.
Beat granulated sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, and eggs, with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Pour mixture over hot crust.
Bake 25-30 minutes, or until no indentation remains when touched lightly.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Makes 25.
tagged: baking, dessert, lemon square
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