Lemon Squares

Lemon Squares are perfect for a spring day. These easy bar cookies are my Mom’s favorite. They are light, lemony, delicious, and easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350
2. In a large bowl, blend together flour, butter, and confectioner’s sugar. Mix thoroughly.
3. Press into square 8x8x2 pan.
4. Bake 20 minutes.
5. Beat eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon juice together.
6. Pour mixture over baked crust and bake another 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Do not overbake!
8. Cut into 16 squares.

Makes 16 squares.

Note: Filling will puff while baking, but flattens when cooled.