Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Lemon Squares

Nothing tastes like spring more than fresh strawberries, cucumbers, and Lemon Squares.

1 1/2 C all purpose flour
3/4 c butter, softened
1/4 c and 2 Tab confectioners sugar

Filling:
3 eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
3 T all purpose flour
3/4 t baking powder
3 T lemon juice
1 1/2 t grated lemon peel
Additional confectioners' sugar

1-In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners sugar. Pat into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
2-For filling, in a small bowl beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and peel; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

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