Lemon Squares I

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. To make crust: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, 2 cups of the flour, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Scrape mixture into the pan and smooth. Bake 15 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Grate the rind of the lemon and add the rind, along with 6 tablespoons of lemon juice, to the egg mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour and the baking powder over the mixture. Fold in the nuts and mix until well blended. Pour the lemon mixture into the crust.
4. Bake for another 35 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool before cutting.

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74

Mandy

Apr. 14, 2007

"This recipe was lovely!!! The base recipe is some what larger than the filling so I doubled the filling mixture, and it turned out perfect!..." See more"

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KARINKIE

Jan. 4, 2004

"Great recipe, but I agree that the original recipe is just too sweet. I used 1 1/4 cups of sugar in the lemon mixture (the original recipie calls for 2) and still found it a tad too sweet. I plan on u..." See moresing only 1 cup in the future. "

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Claudette

Jan. 4, 2004

"I was impressed with these squares. They are very easy to make- I opted not to put the walnuts and instead used coconut. I also followed a couple of the reviews and added less sugar...." See more"