Lemon Squares

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

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