Lemon Squares
Description
Betty Crocker published the first lemon bars recipe in 1963, in Betty Crocker's™ Cooky Book. The recipe was an instant success, and within just a few short years, lemon bars had become a cookie tray classic. Once you’ve had these lemon bars, you’ll be hard pressed to eat any others as good as these. What’s not to love? Lemon lovers have met their match with these amazing sweet-tart bars. A flaky shortbread-type crust is filled with a sweetened lemon curd filling you can really sink your teeth into—sooo luscious! With just the right ratio of sweet to tart, it’s no wonder these bars get a 5-star rating from hundreds of fans. Because lemons are available the year around, you can make these drool-worthy bars any time of year. Or if you’re lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your yard, use them to make these delicious treats. Wondering how many lemons you’ll need for this recipe? Usually, 1 large lemon will be enough for the juice as well as the zest.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon until well mixed. Press in ungreased 8- or 9-inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
- Bake crust 20 minutes; remove from oven. In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.
