easy lemon squares

Name: Easy Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) yellow cake mi; 2 - eggs (room temperature); 1/3 cup(s) vegetable oil; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese (at room temperature); 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon peel grated (optional); - powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

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Patty Jablonowski

Philadelphia, PA

Updated on Jul 3, 2013

This recipe comes from my late mother-in-law. When ever I volunteer to make a batch, the host always asks "what's everyone else having for dessert?" I always make two batches when baking for a gathering.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 16 - 20

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mi
2 - eggs (room temperature)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon peel grated (optional)
- powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

How To Make easy lemon squares

Step 1

Combine dry cake mix, 1 egg and oil until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for topping. Press remainder into a 13 x 9 inch ungreased pan. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes or until just beginning to brown.

Step 2

Beat cream cheese, sugar,1 egg, lemon juice and peel (if using) until smooth and creamy. Spread on top of baked crust. (Crust can be hot). Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Continue baking 15 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and refrigerate covered.
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