Lemon Squares | |
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Category | Cookie recipes |
Time | 55 - 60 minutes |
Difficulty |
Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes
| Desserts
A wonderful square recipe with the flavor of lemon.
Ingredients
Base
- 2 cups (480ml) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (180ml) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml/g) margarine (softened)
Topping
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cup (360ml) white sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) grated lemon peel (zest)
- powdered sugar, as needed
Procedure
Base
- Combine flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Cut in margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Press firmly into a greased square (8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch) pan.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 - 30 minutes, until lightly browned.
Topping
- Beat eggs in large mixing bowl, until frothy. Add the lemon juice and rind. Stir.
- In another bowl, stir together the sugar, flour and baking powder.
- Add dry mixture to wet mixture. Stir until just moistened.
- Spread evenly over base, and return to oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set or slightly brown.
- Let squares cool before removing from pan and cutting. Dust with icing sugar.
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