Lemon Squares

By KathieC

Ingredients

• ***CRUST***
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• *TOPPING***
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• rind and juice or 2 lemons

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

2.In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar. Blend in the melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden.

3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Add sugar, flour, rind and juice. Pour over the prepared crust and return to the oven.

4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until bars are set. Allow to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and cut into bars.