Lemon squares

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This is an all around favourite! Easy to make, easy to pack, and easy to eat!

Yields20 Servings
Crust
 1 cup All purpose flour
 ½ cup Butter
 ½ cup Sugar
Topping
 1 cup Sugar
 2 tbsp All purpose flour
 ½ tsp Baking powder
 ¼ tsp Salt
 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
 2 tbsp Grated lemon zest
 2 tbsp Lemon juice
 Icing sugar
Crust
1

In food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, butter and sugar; mix well.
Press into greased and floured 8 inch square (2 L) baking pan.
Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 minutes or until golden.

Topping
2

In food processor or bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, lemon zest and juice; mix well.

3

Spread over base and return to 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until nearly set.

4

Let cool in pan. Dust with icing sugar. Makes about 20 small squares.

Ingredients

Crust
 1 cup All purpose flour
 ½ cup Butter
 ½ cup Sugar
Topping
 1 cup Sugar
 2 tbsp All purpose flour
 ½ tsp Baking powder
 ¼ tsp Salt
 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
 2 tbsp Grated lemon zest
 2 tbsp Lemon juice
 Icing sugar

Directions

Crust
1

In food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, butter and sugar; mix well.
Press into greased and floured 8 inch square (2 L) baking pan.
Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 minutes or until golden.

Topping
2

In food processor or bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, lemon zest and juice; mix well.

3

Spread over base and return to 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until nearly set.

4

Let cool in pan. Dust with icing sugar. Makes about 20 small squares.

Notes

Lemon squares

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