Centennial lemon squares
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Powdered sugar |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | cup | Flour |
| ½ | cup | Margarine |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 4 | tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| Lemon rind; grated | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | Margarine |
Directions
Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill Preparation Time: 0:45 1. Combine ¼ cup powdered sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt and flour; mix well. Work in ½ cup margarine. Press mixture in 8-inch square pan.
2. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
3. Combine the 1 cup regular sugar, baking powder and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt. Blend in slightly beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and lemon rind. Spread over baked mixture. Return to oven. Bake for 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven and cool completely.
4. Combine remaining ¾ cup powdered sugar, remaining two tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon margarine for glaze. Spread over lemon mixture. Cut into squares to serve.