BUTTERY LEMON SQUARES

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The title says it all. I ran across this yummy recipe in a booklet published by my local grocery store.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon lemons, rind of, grated
6 tablespoons lemon juice
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl with mixer, beat butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until mixture is smoothly blended.
  • Add 2 cups flour to butter mixture.
  • Beat until well mixed.
  • Pat dough into a ball.
  • Press evenly into a buttered and floured 9- by 13-inch pan.
  • Bake in 350°F oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • While dough bakes, in a food processor or bowl with mixer, whirl granulated sugar, remaining 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, grated lemon peel, lemon juice, and eggs to blend.
  • Pour onto hot crust.
  • Bake until the lemon mixture is no longer runny in the center (cut to test), 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and dust with remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
  • Cool in pan on a rack.
  • With a sharp knife, divide into 24 squares.
  • Store in airtight container up to 2 days or can be frozen to store longer.

Milroy Perera
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These lemon squares are absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the lemon filling is tangy and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


hasan mama
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Meh.


Zipporah Wavinya
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon squares were surprisingly good. The crust was nice and flaky and the lemon filling was tart and tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Desmond Rich
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These lemon squares are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Benbecky Rodriguez
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Not worth the effort.


Minecraft Man
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These lemon squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were good. The crust was nice and flaky and the lemon filling was tart and tangy.


Avi Ori
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I've made these lemon squares several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and taste delicious. I love the bright lemon flavor and the flaky crust. I highly recommend this recipe!


Chamod Chamod
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Yum!


Ali Haider
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Disappointed. The crust was too thick and the lemon filling was too runny.


Lynn Bauer
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These lemon squares are the best I've ever had. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I will definitely be making these again and again!


Mihal Hasan Nayeem
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Meh.


Inioluwa Jesutofunmi
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These were easy to make and tasted great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still turned out perfectly. Will definitely make these again.


Masilina Tabuamata
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These are my favorite lemon squares! I've made them several times and they always turn out perfect. The crust is flaky and the lemon filling is tart and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


Aya Mohamed
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Not a fan. The lemon flavor was too strong and the crust was too dry.


Kasso dasilva
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Delicious! I made these for my family and they loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lemon flavor was just right and the crust was perfect.


Orangzab
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These lemon squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was bright and tangy, and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again!


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