These are terrific, handed down from a favorite neighbor and friend.  They’re so easy and absolutely fabulous – especially great when you have a lemon tree, although it was pointed out to me that only 3 lemons are required!

Lemon Squares

6 T butter (I use unsalted)

1/4 C granulated sugar

1 C flour

2 eggs

3/4 C granulated sugar

2 T flour

1/4 t finely shredded lemon peel

3 T lemon juice

1/4 t baking powder

Grease a 8X8X2 baking pan.  Beat butter for 30 seconds; add the 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, beating until fluffy.  Stir in the 1 cup flour.  Pat dough onto bottom of pan.  Bake in a 350 oven for 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, beat eggs; add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon peel, lemon juice and baking powder.  Beat 3 minutes or till slightly thickened.  Pour over baked layer.  Bake in a 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes longer or till light golden brown around the edges and center is set.  Cool.  Sift powdered sugar over the top if desired.  Cut into squares.  Makes 16.

Enjoy and have fun and let me know how you did!