BUTTERY LEMON SQUARES

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The title says it all. I ran across this yummy recipe in a booklet published by my local grocery store.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon lemons, rind of, grated
6 tablespoons lemon juice
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl with mixer, beat butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until mixture is smoothly blended.
  • Add 2 cups flour to butter mixture.
  • Beat until well mixed.
  • Pat dough into a ball.
  • Press evenly into a buttered and floured 9- by 13-inch pan.
  • Bake in 350°F oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • While dough bakes, in a food processor or bowl with mixer, whirl granulated sugar, remaining 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and eggs to blend.
  • Pour onto hot crust.
  • Bake until the lemon mixture is no longer runny in the center (cut to test), 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and dust with remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
  • Cool in pan on a rack.
  • With a sharp knife, divide into 24 squares.
  • Store in airtight container up to 2 days or can be frozen to store longer.

Jf vx
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These are the easiest lemon squares I've ever made!


Jorge A Soto
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The lemon squares were a bit too tart, but I added some powdered sugar and they were perfect.


Tika ram Bhattarai
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These lemon squares are a great way to use up leftover lemons.


Maxamed Clahi
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I love these lemon squares! They're the perfect summer dessert.


Bikarm Rothor
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The lemon squares were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Naledi Mashale
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I've made these lemon squares several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


just emily
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These are the best lemon squares I've ever had!


Shabbir King
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The lemon squares were good, but the crust was a bit too dry.


moeed Shahid
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I made these lemon squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


liibaancalasow liibaancalasow
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The recipe was easy to follow and the lemon squares turned out great!


Zacky Rabbani
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These lemon squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but my friends loved them.


bhanu baniya
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly good. The crust was buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling was tart and refreshing.


Heather Osborn
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Abiodun Bukola
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lemon squares turned out perfectly. They were the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Brian Mckenzie (Modelsworld4220)
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These lemon squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


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