Lemon Squares

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Squares

Recipe By : Martha Giddens Nesbitt
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter -- melted
2 cups all-purpose flour -- plus 4 tablespoons
1 cup confectioner's sugar -- ,scant cup
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. Combine the butter, 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of confectioner's sugar. With
floured hands, pat the mixture into a 9X13 baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 20
minutes.
2. Beat together the eggs, sugar, baking powder, remaining flour and lemon
juice. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust and bake at 350 F for an
additional 30-35 minutes, until filling appears set.
3. Cool, then sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before cutting into
suares.

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