Easy Lemon Squares

Easy Lemon Squares

from anitalianinmykitchen.com
60 min

Easy Lemon Squares, these tangy squares are quick, easy and so delicious, made with a buttery shortbread base and a fresh lemon filling.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter* (softened)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • zest of 1/2-1 lemon (1/2 - 1 tablespoon)

Directions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) square cake pan or line with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, beat on medium speed the butter and powdered sugar until combined then add the flour and beat again until a soft dough forms (approximately 1 1/2 minutes). Pat evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven, but leave oven on.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile in a medium bowl, beat together, the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, fresh lemon juice, pinch of salt and zest. Pour over warm v (not hot) baked base and return to the oven for 20-25 minutes (until the centre is set, I baked mine for 25 minutes, may need to go a bit longer), Cool in the pan, I recommend that you also chill in the fridge for 1 hour for easier cutting, cut into squares, remove from pan, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!