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Easy Lemon Squares

Deliciously tangy and sweet lemon squares with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Add 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the filling over the baked crust.
  4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until set.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the lemon squares to cool completely in the pan.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons for juice and zest.

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