Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Lemon Squares

1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c powdered sugar
1 c granulated sugar
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 TBS lemon juice
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl mix flour, butter and 1/4 c powdered sugar. Press in ungreased 8 or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2 inch edge. Bake 20 min.

In small bowl, beat granulated sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice baking powder, salt and eggs with electric mixer on high speed for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar.

Yield: 25 squares.

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