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Lemon Squares

A sweet and tart treat for all my lemon lovers out there. Buttery shortbread and lemony filling perfect for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Keyword buttery, lemon, shortbread, squares, sweet, tart
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Author Marilia Yaldo

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

  • ½ cup of melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup of flour
  • ¼ cup of confectioner sugar

For Lemon Filling

  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsps. of flour
  • ½ tsp of baking powder
  • 3 large eggs at room temp.
  • 3 tbsps. of fresh lemon juice can use more depending on how tart you like it
  • 1 grated rind of a whole lemon
  • ¾ cup of confectioner sugar (to dust on top if baked squares)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper

For Shortbread

  • Mix 1 cup of flour, butter and ¼ cup confectioner sugar until combined and press into pan and bake for 15 mins.

For Lemon Filling

  • Mix sugar, flour and baking powder
  • Add eggs, lemon juice and grated lemon rind and mix until combined
  • Pour filling mixture over baked crust and bake for 20-25 mins
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 15-20 mins to set (at this point you can top with remaining confectioner sugar). Remove from pan and set onto cooling rack and let cool for another 25-30 mins before cutting into

Notes

Store in airtight container and place in fridge for up to a week.  You can also freeze by wrapping slices and place in freezer for up to 2 months.  Thaw overnight in fridge.