Best Lemon Squares
Description
Lemony custard is baked on top of a simple crust in this recipe for the best lemon squares that has been passed down through many family generations.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup cold butter
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 cups white sugar
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4 eggs
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup lemon juice, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
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confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Combine 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crust edges are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
4
Beat white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; pour onto the cooled crust.
5
Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Completely cool lemon squares; dust top with confectioners’ sugar.