Lemon Squares Recipe

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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
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Lemon Squares Recipe
  • Prep: 5 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 48 Servings
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5 35 40

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 145 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 128 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Squares in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p200

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2013 by Rosesrred72

Excellent taste and consistency.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by allys_ally

I took these to work and they were an instant hit! I've been requested to make them over and over. Good recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by sharonthome

These are very good, but the topping could use less than 3 cups of sugar.

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2010 by Bolero

These just melt in your mouth! They don't last long around my house.

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2010 by mirania

yummy!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2010 by djlanczok

made these for Desert on Super Bowl Sunday, wow what a hit everyone loved them. yum yum 2 spoons up

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2009 by sdoppieri

These are truly delicious. My family asks for them often.

 
 

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