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Best Lemon Squares

Best Lemon Squares

Cost $6.5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
    • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

  • Filling

    • 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 grated lemon zest, or to taste (Optional)

  • Extra

    • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

STEPS

1

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

2

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

3

Bake in the preheated oven until crust edges are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool 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. Completely cool lemon squares; dust top with confectioners' sugar.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

398

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 58
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 Make sure butter is cold for a firm crust.Adjust lemon juice and zest based on your tartness preference.Use parchment paper to easily lift out the squares after cooling.Store refrigerated and consume within a week for best results.