Name: Lemon Squares
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 dozen
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

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

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Yield:4 dozen

Prep:5 min

Cook:35 min

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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

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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.