Lemon Squares

Lemon Squares

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Filling:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:
1. Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased square (8x8) pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350.

2. Beat remaining ingredients about three minutes, or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust. Bake about 25 minutes, or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center. Cool and cut.

This can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 pan.

Source: My mom

My notes: Of all the lemon squares I have tried, these are, hands down, the best I've ever had. I love lemon desserts, and am always willing to try them, but have yet to find one better than this!