Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 4 large eggs; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons); 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling
4 large eggs
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
2
Mix the flour and confectioners' sugar in a bowl and add the melted butter, mixing until a dough forms.
3
Press the mixture firmly into a 9- by 13- by 2-inch pan.
4
Bake the crust for 25 minutes.
5
For the filling: While the crust is baking, with an electric mixer, combine the eggs, lemon juice and zest until smooth.
6
Add the granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and salt, and beat until smooth.
7
Pour the mixture over the baked crust.
8
Bake for 20 minutes more.
9
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely.
10
Sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar.
11
Cut into squares and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Lemon Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Squares

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