*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Lemon Squares

Recipe By     : Martha Giddens Nesbitt
Serving Size  : 32   Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Butter -- melted
   2      c             All-purpose flour -- +4 tb
   1      c             Confectioner's sugar -- scant
   4                    Eggs
   2      c             Sugar
   1      ts            Baking powder
   6      tb            Fresh lemon juice

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.

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 to 35 minutes, until filling appears set.

Cool, then sprinkle with additional powdered sugar before cutting
into squares.


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