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

When life gives you lemons, make lemon squares! This classic dessert is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, with a buttery crumbly crust and a refreshing lemony filling. Lemon squares are a great treat to enjoy during the warmer months, and they're also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or potluck.

These Lemon Squares I are a delightful rendition of the traditional recipe, with a few extra touches to elevate the flavor and texture. The recipe is simple and straightforward, makin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • To make crust: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, 2 cups of the flour, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Scrape mixture into the pan and smooth. Bake 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Grate the rind of the lemon and add the rind, along with 6 tablespoons of lemon juice, to the egg mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour and the baking powder over the mixture. Fold in the nuts and mix until well blended. Pour the lemon mixture into the crust.
  • Bake for another 35 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 23mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg