How to Make Best Lemon Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the zesty, citrusy flavor of lemons that just screams summertime. And when it comes to lemon desserts, few can compare to the classic lemon square. These little squares of sunshine are the perfect combination of tart and sweet, with a buttery crust that just melts in your mouth. If you're looking for the ultimate lemon square recipe, look no further.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 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

Information

  • 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

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the crust are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool lemon squares completely; dust the top with more confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 163mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 59mg