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Lemon Squares | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this ooey, gooey, lemony, decadent #dessert has always been my son's favorite #cookie #recipe. We've always loved making them for the #Christmas #holidays. This easy & economical dessert will have you drooling from the first bite! #lemon #LemonSquares #LemonDessert #HolidayDessert

Lemon Squares

Teresa Ambra
Lemon Squares are incredibly rich, sweet, lemony and decadent. Every bite is deliciously mouthwatering. These luscious lemony bars have been a traditional family favorite and have been on our regular holiday baking list for years. These ooey, gooey cookies are festive, beautiful and perfect for company or Christmas parties. Delight your family and friends with a batch of these wonderful treats today!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 32
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10x15" glass baking dish
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 lemon zester or grater

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour bleached flour toughens baked goods
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened or melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4 tsp. emon peel grated l
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. lemon zest grated for garnish, if desired

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, butter and confectioners’ sugar.
  • Press into sprayed 10x15” baking dish, building up a ½” edge.
  • Bake about 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, lemon peel and lemon juice about 3 minutes with an electric mixer until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake about 25 minutes longer, or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool completely.
  • Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
  • Refrigerate about an hour before cutting into bars.
  • Sprinkle each with grated lemon zest, if desired.

Notes

NOTE: It is easier to cut these bars into serving pieces if you refrigerate or freeze them about an hour first. They are too gooey otherwise.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookie, dessert, lemon
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