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aunt alice's lemon squares

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Karen Feinen
@Ganieda
Rochester, NY

Another heirloom recipe from my Aunt Alice. Her notes say: "Everybody loves this cookie. Very yummy. Looks fancy too." Once again I've posted the original drawing that accompanies her recipe.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For aunt alice's lemon squares

  • 1 c
    butter, melted
  • 2 c
    plus 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 scant c
    confectioner's sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 6 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • extra confectioner's sugar for garnish

How To Make aunt alice's lemon squares

  • 1
    Combine butter, 2 cups flour and 1 cup confectioner's sugar.
  • 2
    Pat into a buttered 9x13" pan and bake for 20 minutes in preheated 350°F oven.
  • 3
    While crust is baking, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, remaining flour and lemon juice.
  • 4
    Pour over baked crust and bake 30-35 minutes more. Let cool, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Cut into squares.
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