Description
These Easy Lemon Squares are a delightful citrusy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling, these squares are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the lemon filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the crust: Cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 2 cups flour and salt until a crumbly dough forms. Press into the prepared pan and bake until lightly golden.
- Prepare the lemon filling: Whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and bake until the filling is set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, refrigerate, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
- For extra tang, add an additional tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
