LEMON SQUARES

By mckelmom

Ingredients

• 1 CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1/2 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED
• 1/4 CUP POWDER SUGAR
• 1 CUP SUGAR
• 2 TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE
• 2 TSP GRATED LEMON PEEL
• 1/2 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 1/4 TSP SALT
• 2 EGGS

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT OVEN TO 350. MIX FLOUR, BUTTER AND POWDER SUGAR. PRESS IN UNGREASED SQUARE PAN 8X8X2 BUILDING UP 1/2 INCH EDGES. BAKE 20 MINUTES BEAT REMAINING INGREDIENTS ABOUT 3 MINUTES OR UNTIL FLUFFY. POUR OVER HOT CRUST. BAKE ABOUT 25 MINUTES OR UNTIL NO INDENTATION REMAINS WHEN TOUCHED LIGHTLY IN CENTER. COOL SPRINKLE WITH POWDER SUGAR CUT INTO SQUARES.
1/2 CUP COCONUT IN EGG MIXTURE MAY BE ADDED IF DESIRED.