Best Lemon Squares

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I'd lost my family recipe for lemon squares and spent a lot of time trying new ones that would measure up. None did, but thankfully I recently found the recipe again. Best lemon squares out there.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup cold butter

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Custard:

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste (Optional)

  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Process 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press into the prepared baking dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.

  4. Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.

  5. Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398 Calories
17g Fat
58g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 59mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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