LEMON SQUARES

Lemon squares are a favorite party item in the South.  There are many different methods to making them but I think this is the best one!  Enjoy….

Crust:

2 cups flour

2 sticks melted butter (1 cup)

¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

*Mix the above ingredients together.  Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pyrex baking dish. 

*Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Filling:

2 cups sugar

1/3 cup flour

1 t. baking powder

½ t. salt

4 eggs

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 t. lemon zest

Instructions:

*Beat ingredients with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

*Pour over hot crust.

*Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees until firmly set.

*Remove from oven and let cool. (You may refrigerate to cool)

*Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

*Store in refrigerator.