Description
These Easy Lemon Squares are a delightful citrus dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling, these squares are a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to make.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Crust: Cream together softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Add flour and salt, mix until crumbly. Press into pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Make Filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Let cool, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest or a drop of lemon extract.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
