Lemon Squares

makes 3 dozen

Crust

• 1 cup butter
• Powdered sugar
• 2 cups sifted flour

1. Blend together butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until pale in color.
2. Mix in flour.
3. Press into lightly buttered 13x9 inch baking pan.
4. Bake at 350° degrees 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Set aside.

Filling

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder.

1. Combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour, and baking powder.
2. Pour filling over cookie layer and bake at 350° degrees 25 to 30 minutes
3. Cool slightly, then cut into squares.
4. Dust lightly with additional powdered sugar.