Lemon Squares/Lemon Bar Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Squares/Lemon Bar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 1 cup sifted flour; ⅓ cup powdered sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon microplaned or grated lemon, rind of; 2 eggs; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste; 1 tablespoon microplaned or grated lemon, rind of; powdered sugar, for top

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
1 cup sifted flour
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon microplaned or grated lemon, rind of
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
1 tablespoon microplaned or grated lemon, rind of
powdered sugar, for top

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Blend the butter, flour, powdered sugar and lemon peel.
3
Spread in a 9 X 9 inch UNGREASED pan.
4
Bake for 10 minutes.
5
Combine the rest of the ingredients, (not the powdered sugar), and pour over the baked mixture.
6
Bake an additional 30 minutes.
7
Sprinkle powdered sugar of the top when out of the oven.
8
Loosen the sides with the sharp point of a knife.
9
Let the cake cool and then cut it into squares.
10
These can be refrigerated, but should be removed about 1/2 hour before serving to bring to room temperature.

655

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, 1 cup sifted flour, ⅓ cup powdered sugar, 1 -2 tablespoon microplaned or grated lemon, rind of, and more.

Yes, Lemon Squares/Lemon Bar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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