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lemon squares

lwarren37 avatar
Recipe by
Linda Warren
@lwarren37

This recipe is the best one out there. More flour & sugar than Emeril's. I had to use his recipe for a wedding reception, but it didn't turn out as good. :( So happy I found the original recipe I've been making it for 35 yrs. YUM.

yield 25 cookies
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon squares

  • 1 c
    all purpose flour ( + 2 t)
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar (+ xtra for dusting)
  • 1/2 c
    butter (room temperature)
  • 2
    eggs, well beaten (room temp)
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice concentrate (i use 3t)
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make lemon squares

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Double recipe for 13 x 9 pan.
  • 2
    Combine 1 cup flour, powdered sugar & butter to form a dough. Use fingers or pastry knife until mixture resembles small balls. Press firmly into bottom of pan. Bake 15-20 minutes until light brown.
  • 3
    While dough is cooking, Mix beaten eggs with juice, sugar, 2T flour, baking powder & salt. Beat 3 minutes on medium. Pour egg mixture over cooked dough. Bake 20-25 minutes. No imprint when done. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top with sifter.
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