Lemon squares

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Photo: chefdecuisine.com

Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cooking Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
12


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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
      1/2 cup butter, softened
      1/4 cup confectioner's sugar

      For filling:

      3 eggs
      1 cup granulated sugar
      1/4 cup flour
      1/4 teaspoon salt
      2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
      1/2 cup lemon juice

    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    In a medium bowl, mix flour, butter and confectioners sugar. Press evenly in ungreased 8x8x2 inches pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
    Bake 20 minutes.
    In a mixing bowl, beat remaining filling ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
    Pour over warm crust. Bake about 25 minutes or until center is firm. Cool. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Cut into 25 1-1/2-inch squares.

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