Lemon Squares

Contributed by : Jill Kanwischer
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Other Recipes : Desserts

This recipe was a favourite at work and was made popular by an Emergency Communications Co-Ordinator (Maureen Nicholls) at Windsor Fire & Rescue Services.

Total Time

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Prepare Time

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Cook Time

20 minutes

Recipe Servings

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Ingredients of
Lemon Squares

Crust:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Topping:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • Icing sugar

How to Make
Lemon Squares

Crust:

  1. In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, butter and sugar, mix well.
  2. Press into a greased and floured 8 x 8 baking pan.
  3. Bake in 325°F oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
Topping:

  1. In a food processor or bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, egss, lemon rind and lemon juice, mix well.
  2. Spread over base and return to 325°F oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until nearly set.
  3. Let cool in the pan.
  4. Dust with icing sugar.
  5. Cut into small squares.