i've got sunshine on a cloudy day...

delicate lemon squares...

Much like Beth on Little Women whenever I can't think of what to say...

I write a recipe. :)

 

This recipe is a favorite in our family.

It is a lesson in Always-Give-Recipes-To-Others-in Case-You-Lose-the-Original.

Mema, the original finder of this recipe, had made a copy for my sister Beth a few years back.

She's recently misplaced it so I was quite thankful that it wasn't lost forever.

(I tried others, but the crust wasn't as tender as this one.)

 

 

Delicate Lemon Squares

 

1 cup flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup butter

 

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2 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

3 T. fresh lemon juice + the zest

2 T. flour

1/2 t. baking powder

powdered sugar for dusting

 

Stir together 1 c. flour & 1/4 c. powdered sugar;

cut in butter 'til mixture clings together.

Press into an un-greased 8x8x2" baking pan.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

 

In mixing bowl beat eggs;

add granulated sugar, lemon juice, & zest.

Beat 'til slightly thick & smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir together 2T. flour & baking powder;

add to egg mixture.

Blend just 'til all is moistened.

Pour over baked layer.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Dust with powdered sugar.

Cool; cut into 1" squares.

 

Yum! ^_^

                         

 

They don't sit around for too long!

 

Enjoy!

Michelle ^_^