Lemon Squares

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
CRUST1/4 cup granulated sugar3 Tbsp butter or stick margarine, softened1 cup all purpose flourTOPPING3 large eggs3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tsp. grated lemon rind1/3 cup fresh lemon juice3 Tbsp. all purpose flour1/2 tsp. baking powder1/8 tsp. salt2 tsp powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the butter at medium speed until creamy. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Gradually add 1 cup flour to sugar mixture, beating at low speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gently press mizture into bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes and cool on a rack.

To prepare topping, beat eggs at medium speed until foamy. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (3/4 cup granulated sugar through salt), and beat until well blended. Pour mixture over partially baked crust. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar evenly over top. Yield 16 servings.


Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FLAUTISTA211.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 120.8
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 40.1 mg
  • Sodium: 63.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

Member Reviews
  • ALMAKLEIN61
    This as a very good recipe. - 11/30/14