Lemon squares

16 squares

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupButter or margarine
½cupC and H Powdered Sugar unsifted
2Egg yolks
2Egg whites
1tablespoonLemon juice
1cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsGrated lemon rind
1tablespoonLemon juice
1cupC and H Powdered Sugar unsifted

Directions

CRUST

TOPPING

Beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg yolks, then flour, salt, lemon rind and lemon juice. Spread stiff batter in ungreased 9-inch square pan. Bake in 350 degree oven 10 minutes.

Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in lemon juice. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until very stiff. Spread topping evenly over crust. Return to oven and continue baking 25 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into 16 squares. Reprinted with permission from: Bar Cookies from the C and H Sugar Kitchen by Jean Porter Electronic format by Karen Mintzias