Lemon Squares
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 4 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 cups cold butter
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TOPPING:
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6 eggs, lightly beaten
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3 cups sugar
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1/2 cup lemon juice
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 145 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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