Just Like Grandma's Lemon Squares Recipe

Luscious Lemon Squares Recipe

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• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided (1/4 cup and 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
2. Grease a 8-inch square baking pan.
3. For easiest clean-up and removal, line the pan with foil and then grease the foil.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter with your hands, a pastry blender, or electric mixer until well combined.
5. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Don't be concerned if the mixture is dry and crumbly -- it should be.
6. Bake the lemon squares base for 15 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the topping ingredients: eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and lemon juice together with a whisk or electric mixer.
8. Pour lemon topping over the hot crust.
9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the squares are firm and the middle is just a little soft.
10. Cool the lemon squares on a wire rack.
11. Once cool, cut them into the desired size and shape and dust with confectioner's sugar if you like.

Cover and store the lemon squares in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days -- if they last that long!