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== Ingredients ==
=== Base ===
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/4 cup powdered sugar
* 1 cup flour
* 1 pinch salt

=== Filling ===
* 2 large eggs
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 3 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 pinch salt
* zest of a lemon (~1 tbsp)

== Directions ==
# Pre-heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch square cake pan or line with parchment paper.
# Shortbread base
## In a medium bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and powdered sugar until combined
## Add the flour and beat again until a soft dough forms (approximately 1 1/2 minutes).
## Pat evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
## Bake 18-20 minutes.
## Remove from oven, but leave it on, let the crust cool before adding the filling.
# Lemon Filling
## In a medium bowl beat together eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, fresh lemon juice, pinch of salt and zest.
## Pour over the cooled crust (not hot) baked crust and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes (until the center is set).
# Cool in the pan, then refrigerate fully prior to cutting (they will fall apart if not fully set in the fridge, overnight is best)
# cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar

[[Category:Recipes]]
[[Category:Dessert]]

Lemon Squares - Revision history

Silversunset: Created page with "__NOTOC__ == Ingredients == === Base === * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 1/4 cup powdered sugar * 1 cup flour * 1 pinch salt === Filling === * 2 large eggs * 1 cup granulated su..."

Silversunset: Created page with "NOTOC == Ingredients == === Base === * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 1/4 cup powdered sugar * 1 cup flour * 1 pinch salt === Filling === * 2 large eggs * 1 cup granulated su..."