Lemon Squares

So often when I make desserts the first

thing that comes to my mind is chocolate!

For some reason, a few days ago I was thinking

along the lines of something sweet or tart.

Ahhh, our friend the lemon is just what

I was in the mood for.

There are so many options for desserts with lemon.

Lemon Ginger Cookies, Lemon Bars, Lemon Almond Cake

and of course Lemon Squares.

Lemon Squares

1 cup flour

1 /4 cup sifted powdered sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar

Combine the 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar,

cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture

resembles coarse meal.

Press mixture evenly into a 9 inch

square baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Combine eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon rind

and juice in a medium mixing bowl; beat well.

Combine 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder.

Add to egg mixture and mix well.

Pour mixture into baked crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 more minutes.

Let cook, and cut into squares.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Absolutely delightful, especially with a cup of tea!