Delicate lemon squares
16 squares
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | All-purpose flour |
| ¼ | cup | Confectioners' sugar |
| ½ | cup | Butter |
| *** | ||
| 2 | Eggs | |
| ¾ | cup | Granulated sugar |
| 3 | tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| 2 | tablespoons | All-purpose flour |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| Confectioners' sugar | ||
Directions
Stir together 1 c flour and ¼ c confectioners' sugar; cut in butter till mixture clings together. Pat into ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.
In mixing bowl beat eggs; add granulated sugar and lemon juice. Beat till slightly thick and smooth, 8 to 10 minutesl Stir together 2 tb flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture. Blend just till all is moistened. Pour over baked layer.
Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar over top.
Cool; cut cookies into 1 inch squares.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens, Recipes from Famous Places: The Southwest, Neiman-Marcus Zodiac Room, Dallas, Texas Posted by Michael Prothro, Mike's Resort BBS, Fayetteville, AR on Kook-Net recipe network