Lemon Squares
I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is sure to please.
—Mary Larson, Maplewood, Minnesota48 ServingsPrep: 5 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups cold butter
- TOPPING:
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Confectioners' sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour,
- confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into
- a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until set
- and top is golden brown.
- For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and
- salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20
- minutes or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with
- confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 145 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 128 mg sodium,