lemon squares

Name: Lemon Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 25
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) all purpose flour ( + 2 t); 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar (+ xtra for dusting); 1/2 cup(s) butter (room temperature); 2 - eggs, well beaten (room temp); 1 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice concentrate (i use 3t); 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

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Linda Warren

Updated on Nov 27, 2013

This recipe is the best one out there. More flour & sugar than Emeril's. I had to use his recipe for a wedding reception, but it didn't turn out as good. :( So happy I found the original recipe I've been making it for 35 yrs. YUM.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 25 cookies

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour ( + 2 t)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (+ xtra for dusting)
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
2 - eggs, well beaten (room temp)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice concentrate (i use 3t)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

How To Make lemon squares

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Double recipe for 13 x 9 pan.

Step 2

Combine 1 cup flour, powdered sugar & butter to form a dough. Use fingers or pastry knife until mixture resembles small balls. Press firmly into bottom of pan. Bake 15-20 minutes until light brown.
Step 3

While dough is cooking, Mix beaten eggs with juice, sugar, 2T flour, baking powder & salt. Beat 3 minutes on medium. Pour egg mixture over cooked dough. Bake 20-25 minutes. No imprint when done. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top with sifter.
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