Lemon Squares

Lemon Squares

This is a great and easy recipe that has to be made in a jelly roll pan.  Whenever I make bars, I grease my pan, place wax paper on top (leave some on the ends to use has a handle), and then I grease the top of the wax paper.  This makes getting the bars out of the pan, much easier.  Plus the bars can be cut much easier and more even.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups cold butter

TOPPING:

• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Confectioners' sugar

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown.
• For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20 minutes longer or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.