Lemon Squares

By srumbel

f you love lemon treats, then I think you’ll love these Lemon Squares. They’re not SUPER lemon-y but have the perfect amount of it with no tart involved either and delicious Vanilla Wafer crust!
from lilluna.com

Ingredients

• Approx 20 vanilla wafers, crushed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cold margarine
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 TB flour
• 3 TB grated lemon peel, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

Preparation

Step 1

Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil extending over sides of pan.
In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs, ½ cup flour and brown sugar. Cut in margarine until mixture crumbles; press firmly onto bottom of your pan. Bake at 350 for 15 min.
In the meantime, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until blended. Add your eggs and flour; mix well. Blend in lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder; pour over crust. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until center has set. Cool completely.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining lemon peel. Serve.