Lemon Squares Recipe

Name: Lemon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Margarine or Butter (softened); 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar; 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 2 tsp Lemon Peel (Optional); 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 Eggs

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Margarine or Butter (softened)
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 tsp Lemon Peel (Optional)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Eggs

1
Preheat oven to 350
2
Mix flour, margarine, powdered sugar and vanilla extract thoroughly in a small bowl.
3
In an ungreased 8x8x2 pan, press the dough evenly with hands (If dough is sticky, flour fingers).
4
Bake for 20 minutes.
5
Beat the lemon mixture ingredients in a medium bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy.
6
When crust is done, pour lemon mixture onto the hot crust.
7
Bake for 25 minutes (or until there is no indentation when touched lightly in the center).
8
Sprinkle the top with powdered sugar (optional)
9
Let stand until cool.
10
Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.

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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: 1/2 cup Margarine or Butter (softened), 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar, 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract, 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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