Perfect Lemon Squares

These are so easy. Sweet and tangy with a perfect shortbread crust.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup ground almonds
• 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup softened butter
• ⅓ cup flaked coconut, toasted (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Place 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and the ground almonds in a mixing bowl. Add the softened butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, stir together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and the baking powder in a bowl. Add the eggs, coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice; whisk until the sugars have dissolved; pour over the crust.

Step 5

Return to the oven and bake until the lemon filling has firmed, about 15 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting.