Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 145
  • Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 42 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 128 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 21 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g

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, Minnesota

SERVINGS

48

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

5 min.

COOK

35 min.

TOTAL

40 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

In a bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 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 longer or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 6, 2008

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