SWEET TART LEMON SQUARES 
1 (15 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind (opt.)

Put in small mixing bowl, stir together milk, lemon juice and rind until thick and smooth; set aside. 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed 1/3 c. butter, melted

Mix together crumbs, sugar and butter. Place about 2/3 of mixture in 8" square dish and press firmly into bottom of dish. Add milk mixture and spread evenly, sprinkle remaining mixture over top and pat down gently.

Microwave at high 8 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after every 4 minutes. Cut in small squares for cookies or in larger pieces as dessert. Makes 16 to 24 cookies or 9 desserts.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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