DELICATE LEMON SQUARES 
CRUST:

1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. butter

FILLING:

2 eggs
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Stir together flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture clings together. Pat into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan; bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, beat eggs in mixing bowl; add granulated sugar and lemon juice and beat until thick and smooth, 8-10 minutes. Stir together flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture, blending until all ingredients are moistened. Pour egg mixture gently over baked crust layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool slightly. Sift confectioners sugar over top. Cool completely; cut cookies into 1-1 1/2 inch squares. Yield: About 3 dozen bars.

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