Lemon Squares I
Description
These lemon-walnut bars are a perfect treat for a hot summer day--or any time you want a blast of citrus sunshine.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
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2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
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2 cups white sugar
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4 eggs
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1 lemon
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6 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
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To make crust: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, 2 cups of the flour, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Scrape mixture into the pan and smooth. Bake 15 minutes.
3
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Grate the rind of the lemon and add the rind, along with 6 tablespoons of lemon juice, to the egg mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour and the baking powder over the mixture. Fold in the nuts and mix until well blended. Pour the lemon mixture into the crust.
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Bake for another 35 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool before cutting.