Best Lemon Squares

Best Lemon Squares

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.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
398 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until crust edges are golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
Step 5
Bake in the oven until custard is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Completely cool lemon squares; dust top with confectioners' sugar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar

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