lemon squares

(8 ratings)
Recipe by
Debbie W
SW, LA

These little babys have the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The crust is buttery and flakey. If that isnt enough they are SUPER easy to throw together!! Very simple ingreidents and full of flavor!!

(8 ratings)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon squares

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    butter room temp
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar..plus extra to sprinkle
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 2/3 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 4
    eggs

How To Make lemon squares

  • 1
    Preheat Oven 350
  • 2
    In a food processor place butter , flour and powdered sugar . Pulse until the mixture is mixed together. Press into a 13x9 baking dish using floured hands. Bake for 20 min
  • 3
    With a mixer beat eggs, sugar, Lemon juice and zest. After blended well add baking powder. Pour over Hot crust. Bake another 30 min
  • 4
    Allow to cool completley before cutting. After cutting sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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