Lemon Squares II

Name: Lemon Squares II
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup butter; ¼ cup confectioners' sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Rating: 3.58 stars

40 Ratings
34 Reviews
4 Photos

A great bar cookie with a butter cookie crust and a lemon filling.

By Jandl

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

16 bars

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 16 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

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Step 2
Mix flour, butter and powdered sugar thoroughly. Press evenly into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2 inch or 9 x 9 x 2 inch square pan. Make a little rim up the edges to hold in the filling. A quarter inch or so will do it. Bake 20 minutes.
Step 3
Beat remaining ingredients about 3 minutes of until light and fluffy. Pour over the hot crust, spreading it out evenly.
Step 4
Bake about 25 minutes longer or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in the center. Remove from oven, sprinkle the extra powdered sugar on the top, if you like. Cool, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

154 calories; protein 1.7g; carbohydrates 23.1g; fat 6.5g; cholesterol 38.5mg; sodium 116.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (34)

Most helpful positive review

jules

03/03/2009

I am the queen of lemon square. I make them about once a week! for perfect lemon squares: 1. mix the flour and cold butter with your hands. once that is done add the p.sugar. I use a 9x9 pan. 2. only bake the crust for 15 minutes. 3. when making the filling I always add lemon zest. I use most of the lemon. I let my nose tell me it's enough. then I add all the juice form the lemon. 4. after I poor the filling into to hot crust i bake it for 20 more minutes. they come out PERFECT every time. even my friends that don't like sweets love these. they are so fast to make and i always have everything on hand. Read More

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TKBUMP

08/29/2002

This recipe was awful. The crust was way to thick for the pan. The top of the lemon squares turned dark brown while cooking. This is definately not the recipe that my mother and I used to make! Read More

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(11)

40 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 6

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jules

03/03/2009

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BEN2

12/07/2002

yummy buttery cookie crust...I added another Tlbs of lemon juice to the filling...delicious! Exactly the lemon bar recipe I was looking for! Read More

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(15)

stefania*

12/16/2007

I made these for a bake sale at my child's school and was asked for the recipe by at least 6 of the teachers! It's easy and delicious!! Read More

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TKBUMP

08/29/2002

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Bri

07/13/2009

This recipe was easy to follow and tasted pretty good when it was finished. The only problem I had was it never really cooked it was like a liquidy gel in the middle it never solidified and became cake like. Read More

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AxMoExLoIxA

10/08/2009

This recipe was really easy... BUT it's not very lemony! Read More

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ROBINAK1

12/07/2002

I have made these lemon squares for my family and they just love ithem. They are always asking for more when I bake them. I would defimitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great treat of summer or anytime. Robin Murray Read More

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Barb M.

05/18/2009

Delicious! My whole family loved these squares. I also added another tbsp of lemon juice and a bit more sugar too. Will make again. Read More

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AASPIKE16134

02/23/2008

this is the only lemon square recipe my family likes Read More

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Lemon Squares II

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories: 154.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 10 %

saturated fat: 19 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 6 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 1 %

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 7 %

calories from fat:

*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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jules

03/03/2009

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BEN2

12/07/2002

yummy buttery cookie crust...I added another Tlbs of lemon juice to the filling...delicious! Exactly the lemon bar recipe I was looking for!

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(15)

stefania*

12/16/2007

I made these for a bake sale at my child's school and was asked for the recipe by at least 6 of the teachers! It's easy and delicious!!

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(13)

TKBUMP

08/29/2002

This recipe was awful. The crust was way to thick for the pan. The top of the lemon squares turned dark brown while cooking. This is definately not the recipe that my mother and I used to make!

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(11)

Bri